CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses may lose hydraulic pressure during a sudden braking and change-of-direction maneuver. When this happens, the vehicle can lose power steering and power braking, which increases the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer, Lion Electric Company, will notify owners. Authorized dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves at no cost to you. The recall began February 4, 2020.
If you own one of these buses, contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 and 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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