Lion Lionc recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 22, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Lion Electric Company recalls 2020–2022 Lion Lionc

Recall number

22V530000

Brand / firm

Lion

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 39 units

Why it was recalled

Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion C school buses. The parking brake may fail if it is not properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."

What to do

Dealers will reroute the cable and adjust the parking lever, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Lion Electric's customer service at 1-855-546-6706.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.