Model year record

2017 LION Lionc

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 21V968000

Steering: electric power assist system

Component
Steering: electric power assist system
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
168
Reported to NHTSA
2021-12-14
Owners notified
2022-01-10

Defect description

Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.

Safety risk

A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V697000

Seat belts

Component
Seat belts
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
8
Reported to NHTSA
2020-11-12
Owners notified
2020-11-23

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Safety risk

If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V333000

Seat belts: front

Component
Seat belts: front
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
125
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-09
Owners notified
2020-07-20

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V123000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
95
Reported to NHTSA
2020-03-02
Owners notified
2020-03-12

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.