Lion recall: Steering
What is wrong
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.
What could happen
A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
Vehicles covered
- Lion 360 2015–2020
- Lion Lionc 2015–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V123000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2020
- Owners notified
- Mar 12, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 95
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Steering
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: Seat belts Nov 12, 2020
- Lion recall: Seat belts Jun 9, 2020
- Lion recall: Structure Sep 12, 2014
- Lion recall: Seat belts Jun 17, 2014
- Lion recall: Seats Sep 18, 2013
- Lion recall: Visibility Aug 20, 2013
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.