Vehicle recall 19V640000 · August 30, 2019
2018 Lion Lionc
The electrical contacts for power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018 Lion C electric school buses. The electrical contacts for power connector of the auxiliary brake pump may not be adequately secured.
- Consequence
- Loose connectors in the auxiliary pump may result in a loss of braking ability should the main hydraulic pump unexpectedly fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion will notify the affected owners and Lion representatives will visit the owners and correct the connectors, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is QA20190050.
- Notes
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V640000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 30, 2019
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- QA20190050
- Owner notification
- May 16, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lion Lionc (2018): 2018
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