LION LIONC 2024

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

2
Complaints
5
Recalls

Complaints & Recalls

2 Complaints 5 Recalls

Official Safety Recalls - Important!

5 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Lion Electric Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V460000 SAFETY RECALL
100 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2024
Safety Issue:

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LionC school buses. The controller area network (CAN) connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, which can allow water to accumulate and cause a lost connection with the battery.

Potential Risk:
A lost connection with the battery can lead to a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the CAN connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-010.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LION dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: R2024-010
Notice Date: Jul 29, 2024
Recall Date: Jun 20, 2024
Lion Electric Company
NHTSA Campaign: 24V377000 SAFETY RECALL
43 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 29, 2024
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LION dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: R2024-01-009
Notice Date: Jul 25, 2024
Recall Date: May 29, 2024
Lion Electric Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V710000 SAFETY RECALL
7 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2023
Safety Issue:

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC School Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pneumatic valve connections and rear wheel speed sensors may be installed incorrectly.

Potential Risk:
Incorrectly installed ABS valves and wheel speed sensors can cause a wheel lockup or loss of vehicle control during ABS braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Lion Electric will correct the brake connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2023-008.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LION dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: R2023-008
Notice Date: Dec 15, 2023
Recall Date: Oct 20, 2023
Lion Electric Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V452000 SAFETY RECALL
65 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LION dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: R2023-007b
Notice Date: Aug 21, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 28, 2023
Lion Electric Company
NHTSA Campaign: 23V448000 SAFETY RECALL
133 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2023
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local LION dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: R2023-006
Notice Date: Aug 21, 2023
Recall Date: Jun 27, 2023

Consumer Complaints

2 Complaints
Lion Electric Company
Campaign: 11647804 Other
Mar 12, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

I was experiencing low voltage inside the School bus , erratic lighting and 2 way radio was cycling on and off due to LOW VOLTAGE. I noticed the smell of smoke inside the school bus, upon further investigation, I opened the hood and noticed smoke rising from the positive electrical "pass Through" 12-volt connector on the driver side. apparently, the connector insulator failed and was shorting to the body and was getting extremely hot and could cause a fire. the connector on the inside of the bus, under the dash, was blackened from the heat. i have a photo of it. I took the bus out of service and notified LION Bus about the problem, they ordered parts and sent a technician out to repair it. I have a video of the smoking connector. This issue could cause a School Bus fire. I will try to send the photos and video. If I cannot send them please reach out with a good e-mail address to send them.

Corrective Action:

I was experiencing low voltage inside the School bus , erratic lighting and 2 way radio was cycling on and off due to LOW VOLTAGE. I noticed the smell of smoke inside the school bus, upon further investigation, I opened the hood and noticed smoke rising from the positive electrical "pass Through" 12-volt connector on the driver side. apparently, the connector insulator failed and was shorting to the body and was getting extremely hot and could cause a fire. the connector on the inside of the bus, under the dash, was blackened from the heat. i have a photo of it. I took the bus out of service and notified LION Bus about the problem, they ordered parts and sent a technician out to repair it. I have a video of the smoking connector. This issue could cause a School Bus fire. I will try to send the photos and video. If I cannot send them please reach out with a good e-mail address to send them.

Additional Notes:

I was experiencing low voltage inside the School bus , erratic lighting and 2 way radio was cycling on and off due to LOW VOLTAGE. I noticed the smell of smoke inside the school bus, upon further investigation, I opened the hood and noticed smoke rising from the positive electrical "pass Through" 12-volt connector on the driver side. apparently, the connector insulator failed and was shorting to the body and was getting extremely hot and could cause a fire. the connector on the inside of the bus, under the dash, was blackened from the heat. i have a photo of it. I took the bus out of service and notified LION Bus about the problem, they ordered parts and sent a technician out to repair it. I have a video of the smoking connector. This issue could cause a School Bus fire. I will try to send the photos and video. If I cannot send them please reach out with a good e-mail address to send them.

Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: 11647804
Notice Date: Mar 12, 2025
Recall Date: Mar 12, 2025
Lion Electric Company
Campaign: 11642408 Other
Feb 13, 2025
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

Front heater fan smelling of smoke

Corrective Action:

Front heater fan smelling of smoke

Additional Notes:

Front heater fan smelling of smoke

Manufacturer: LION
Mfg Campaign: 11642408
Notice Date: Feb 13, 2025
Recall Date: Feb 13, 2025
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