Lion Lionc recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Lion Lionc, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Jun 20, 2024Crash risk2023–2024 Lion Lionc — Electrical System
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.
24V460000 · 100 units · Lion Electric Company
- May 29, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 Lion Lionc — Parking Brake
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.
24V377000 · 43 units · Lion Electric Company
- Oct 20, 2023Crash risk2024–2025 Lion Lionc — Service Brakes, Air
Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC School Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pneumatic valve connections and rear wheel speed sensors may be installed incorrectly.
23V710000 · 7 units · Lion Electric Company
- Jun 28, 2023Crash risk2021–2025 Lion Lionc — Electrical System
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.
23V452000 · 65 units · Lion Electric Company
- Jun 27, 2023Crash risk2019–2025 Lion Lionc — Engine and Engine Cooling
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2025 LionC hybrid electric school buses. The surge tank may move and crack the firewall, allowing the tank to contact and damage the high-voltage cables.
23V448000 · 133 units · Lion Electric Company
- Jan 30, 2023Crash risk2019–2023 Lion Lionc — Steering
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.
23V036000 · 14 units · Lion Electric Company
- Jul 22, 2022Crash risk2020–2022 Lion Lionc — Parking Brake
Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion C school buses. The parking brake may fail if it is not properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
22V530000 · 39 units · Lion Electric Company
- Dec 14, 2021Crash risk2017–2021 Lion Lionc — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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.
21V968000 · 168 units · Lion Electric Company
- Nov 12, 2020Crash risk2016–2019 Lion 360, 2016–2019 Lion Lionc — Seat Belts
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."
20V697000 · 8 units · Lion Electric Company
- Jun 9, 2020Crash risk2012–2020 Lion 360, 2012–2020 Lion Lionc — Seat Belts
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.
20V333000 · 125 units · Lion Electric Company
- Mar 2, 2020Crash risk2015–2020 Lion 360, 2015–2020 Lion Lionc — Steering
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.
20V123000 · 95 units · Lion Electric Company
- Jan 21, 2020Crash risk2018 Lion Lionc — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
20V028000 · 37 units · Lion Electric Company
- Aug 30, 2019Crash risk2018 Lion Lionc — Service Brakes
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses. The electrical contacts for power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.
19V640000 · 9 units · Lion Electric Company
- Sep 20, 2018Crash risk2016 Lion Lionc — Structure
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2016 Lion Lion C electric school buses. In the event of a crash, the ceiling joints may separate due to being assembled incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
18V648000 · 18 units · Lion Electric Company