CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses. The electrical contacts for power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.
- Risk
- Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion will notify the affected owners and Lion representatives will visit the owners and correct the connectors, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is QA20190050.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses may have electrical contacts on the power connector for the auxiliary brake pump that are not adequately secured. Loose connectors can cause the auxiliary pump to fail to provide braking if the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fails, which could lead to a loss of braking ability and a higher risk of a crash.
Lion Electric Company will notify affected owners, and Lion representatives will visit to correct the connectors at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 and reference recall number QA20190050. The recall began May 16, 2019.
If you own a 2018 Lion C bus, contact Lion to confirm your bus is included and to arrange the free repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lion Lionc | 2018 |
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