CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.
- Risk
- A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017-2021 school buses may have a 12V circuit breaker switch that can fail. If it fails, the vehicle can lose braking assist and steering assist, which makes the bus harder to stop and steer safely and raises the risk of a crash.
The manufacturer will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021.
If you own an affected bus, contact Lion Electric Company customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to schedule the free repair. You can also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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