Recall 20V028000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Defect in 2018-2018 LION LIONC
RECALL This recall affects up to 37 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V028000 |
| Manufacturer | Lion Electric Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 37 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
Safety Consequence
The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
Related Recalls for LION
| 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 |