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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR
- Problem
- Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LionC school buses. The controller area network (CAN) connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, which can allow water to accumulate and cause a lost connection with the battery.
- Risk
- A lost connection with the battery can lead to a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the CAN connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-010.
- 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
A connector for high-voltage battery number 4 was installed incorrectly. Water can collect in it and cause a lost connection with the battery.
If the battery connection is lost, the vehicle can lose power steering assist and have reduced braking ability, which raises the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the connector as needed. Owners can call Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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