2024–2025 Lion Lionc: Parking Brake recall
NHTSA campaign 24V377000 · 43 units potentially affected · filed May 29, 2024
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V377000
- Manufacturer no.
- R2024-01-009
- Manufacturer
- Lion Electric Company
- Component
- PARKING BRAKE
- Units affected
- 43
- Report received
- May 29, 2024
- Owner letters
- Jul 25, 2024
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Lion Lionc 2024, 2025