Lion recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
What could happen
The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
Vehicles covered
- Lion Lionc 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V028000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 21, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 4, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 37
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Hydraulic › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 20, 2024
- Lion recall: Parking brake May 29, 2024
- Lion recall: Service brakes, air Oct 20, 2023
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 28, 2023
- Lion recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 27, 2023
- Lion recall: Steering Jan 30, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.