Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V460000

Electrical system: propulsion system: cables: fastener/connector

Lion Electric Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-06-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V460000

Electrical system: propulsion system: cables: fastener/connector

Component
Electrical system: propulsion system: cables: fastener/connector
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
100
Reported to NHTSA
2024-06-20
Owners notified
2024-07-29

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
LION Lionc2024 2023

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.