NHTSA Campaign 23V452000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Issued by Lion Electric Company · Reported Jun 28, 2023 · 65 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Lion Electrical Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 LionC school buses. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals, causing a short circuit.
Consequence
A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007b.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LION | LIONC | 2021 | 65 |
| LION | LIONC | 2022 | 65 |
| LION | LIONC | 2023 | 65 |
| LION | LIONC | 2024 | 65 |
| LION | LIONC | 2025 | 65 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V452000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.