LION LIONC 2018: SERVICE BRAKES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V640000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LION | LIONC | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-05-16 | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-03 |
Production Dates: 2018-06-01 - 2018-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: QA20190050
Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
