Electrical systemRecall 23V-452 · 2021–2025 Lion Lionc

Lion Electric Company recall 23V-452 covers 65 2021–2025 Lion Lionc for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on June 28, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.

0%
Vehicles repaired0 of 65 · 2025 Q1
Vehicles affected651 model
ReportedJun 28, 2023Owners notified Aug 21, 2023
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 23V452000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

A short circuit can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007b.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

0%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2023 Q32025 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall