Vehicle recall 21V968000 · December 14, 2021
2017-2021 Lion Lionc
A 12V circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V968000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 2021
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Owner notification
- January 10, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 168
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Electric power assist system; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Electric; Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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