Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2025 LionC hybrid electric school buses. The surge tank may move and crack the firewall, allowing the tank to contact and damage the high-voltage cables.
Lion Electric Company – Damaged Cables May Cause High Voltage Shutdown
| Report Received Date | 06/27/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V448000 |
| Consequence Summary | Damaged high-voltage cables can shut down the high-voltage circuit, causing a loss of steering assistance or drive power and reducing braking power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Lion technicians will install a new surge tank support bracket to the accessory plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-006. |
| Recall Code | R2023-006 |
| Potentially Affected | 141 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V448000) |
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