Electrical system: wiringRecall 19V-640 · 2018 Lion Lionc
Lion Electric Company recall 19V-640 covers 9 2018 Lion Lionc for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V640000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Lion will notify the affected owners and Lion representatives will visit the owners and correct the connectors, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is QA20190050.
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.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 2018 to July 31, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.