CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- Problem
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.
- Risk
- An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. In addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rubber mounts that hold the main hydraulic pump in place on certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses can wear out early and fail. When that happens, the pump can become unsecured. An unsecured pump can cause a loss of power steering assist, and it may also damage the low-voltage wiring harness, which can lead to a loss of high-voltage power. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023.
If you own an affected bus, contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to arrange the 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
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