LION LION C 2018: SERVICE BRAKES

Make : LION Model : LION C Year : 2018
Build Dates : 2018-06-01 - 2018-07-31
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 19V640000
Date Owner's Notified: 2019-05-16 Date Received by ODI: 2019-08-30 Date Added to Database: 2019-09-03
Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: QA20190050
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.