2021 Lion Lionc recalls and problems
The 2021 Lion Lionc has 5 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Lion dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2021 Lion Lionc vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2021 Lion Lionc recalls
Recall 23V-452: Electrical System
Problem: Lion Electrical Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2021-2025 LionC school buses. Loose hardware inside the high-voltage distribution unit (HVDU) or direct current junction box (DCJB) enclosures may contact electrical terminals, causing a short circuit.
Risk: A short circuit 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.
Fix: Lion technicians will replace the hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is R2023-007b.
Recall 23V-448: Engine and Engine Cooling
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Lion technicians will install a new surge tank support bracket to the accessory plate, free of charge. Owner notification letters were 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 23V-036: Steering
Problem: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.
Risk: An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. In addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
Recall 22V-530: Parking Brake
Problem: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion C school buses. The parking brake may fail if it is not properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the cable and adjust the parking lever, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Lion Electric's customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
Recall 21V-968: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System, Steering
Problem: Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2017-2021 LionC school buses. A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.
Risk: A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Lion Electric Company will inspect and repair the 12V circuit breaker switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2021. Owners may contact Lion Electric Company customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Lion Lionc have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2021 Lion Lionc: 23V-452 (electrical system), 23V-448 (engine and engine cooling), 23V-036 (steering), 22V-530 (parking brake), 21V-968 (service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, steering). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Lion recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lion dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.