Recall 18V648000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 2016-2016 LION LIONC
RECALL This recall affects up to 18 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 18V648000 |
| Manufacturer | Lion Electric Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2016 Lion Lion C electric school buses. In the event of a crash, the ceiling joints may separate due to being assembled incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety Consequence
If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will install rivets and glue to secure the joints, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is 2018RECALL01.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V460000 | 2023 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR | 100 | |
| 24V377000 | 2024 LION LIONC | PARKING BRAKE | 43 | |
| 23V710000 | 2025 LION LIONC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 7 | |
| 23V448000 | 2025 LION LIONC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 133 | |
| 23V451000 | 2023 LION LION6 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 170 | |
| 23V452000 | 2025 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | |
| 23V036000 | 2020 LION LIONC | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 14 | |
| 23V037000 | 2021 LION LION6 | STEERING | 32 | |
| 22V952000 | 2022 LION LION8 | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 13 | |
| 22V530000 | 2022 LION LIONC | PARKING BRAKE | 39 |