CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 2021-2025 Lion Lionc school buses may have loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures. The loose hardware can contact electrical terminals and cause a short circuit.
A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, which may cause a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reduce braking power. This raises the risk of a crash.
Lion technicians will replace the hardware at no cost to owners. Owners can contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706, and should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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