Vehicle recall 23V448000 · June 27, 2023
2019-2025 Lion Lionc
The surge tank may move and crack the firewall, allowing the tank to contact and damage the high-voltage cables.
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 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 23V448000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2023
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- R2023-006
- Owner notification
- August 21, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 133
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
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