Lion recalls
23 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Lion vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
- 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 risk2021–2025 Lion LION6, 2021–2025 Lion LION8 — Electrical System
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals, causing a short circuit.
23V451000 · 170 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
- Jan 30, 2023Crash risk2021–2023 Lion LION6, 2021–2023 Lion LION8 — Steering
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The miter gear box in the steering system may be incompatible with other steering system components, which can result in a complete loss of steering control.
23V037000 · 32 units · Lion Electric Company
- Dec 23, 2022Crash risk2020–2022 Lion LION6, 2020–2022 Lion LION8 — Suspension
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion6 and Lion8 vehicles. The rear axle adjusting ring fasteners were not tightened properly on the passenger-side, which can cause premature wear on the suspension and differential components.
22V952000 · 13 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
- Sep 12, 2014Crash risk2014 Lion 360 — Structure
Lion Bus Inc. (Lion Bus) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 360 school buses manufactured August 30, 2012, to December 14, 2012. Adhesive may not have been applied properly to the joint between the metal ceiling panels. As such, the buses may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
14V559000 · 9 units · Lion Bus Inc.
- Jun 17, 2014Crash risk2014 Lion 360 — Seat Belts
Lion Buses Inc. (Lion Bus) is recalling certain model year 2014 360 school buses manufactured August 2013 to October 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
14V333000 · 11 units · Lion Bus Inc.
- Sep 18, 2013Crash risk2013 Lion 360 — Seats
Lion Bus is recalling one model year 2013 360 school bus equipped with passenger seats that have three-point seat belts. In an impact, the backs of these seats absorb an insufficient amount of impact force. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
13V440000 · 1 unit · Lion Bus Inc.
- Aug 20, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Lion 360 — Visibility
Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The right side mirror cannot be positioned to have the complete right side of the vehicle in view. Also, the decal explaining the use of the cross view mirrors is missing, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
13V375000 · 23 units · Lion Bus Inc.
- Aug 20, 2013Crash risk2013–2014 Lion 360 — Equipment
Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The size of the letters on decals are too small, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release".
13V374000 · 23 units · Lion Bus Inc.
- May 7, 2013Crash risk2014 Lion 360 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Lion Bus, Inc. is recalling one model year 2014 360 bus manufactured in December 2012. Due to insufficient distance between the air compressor discharge line and the hydraulic brake line, the lines may chafe against each other resulting in a hole in the brake line.
13V179000 · 1 unit · Lion Bus Inc.