Lion Lionc recall (22V530000)

Lion · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 22V530000
Report Received: 2022-07-22
Manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
Make: Lion
Model(s): LIONC
Model Year(s): 2022, 2020, 2021
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potentially Affected Units: 39

Defect Description

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."

Consequence

Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will reroute the cable and adjust the parking lever, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Lion Electric's customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

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