LION LIONC 2025: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V377000

Make Model Year
LION LIONC 2025
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2024-07-25 2024-05-29 2024-05-29

Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: R2024-01-009

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 43

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

Lion Electric Company "Lion Electric" is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC school buses. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.

Consequence

A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions to owners, and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-01-009.

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.nhtsa.gov.