CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Problem
- Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC school buses. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
- Risk
- A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions to owners, and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-01-009.
- 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 2024 and 2025 LionC school buses may have a parking brake defect. The brake lever can be released without pressing the release button, so the parking brake may not stay engaged.
If the parking brake releases unexpectedly, the vehicle can roll away, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. To get help, contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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