The worst 2018 Lion Lionc problems
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Recalls 6
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 21V968000 · Recall details
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
- Risk
- If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706.
Recall number 20V697000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front
- What is wrong
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706.
Recall number 20V333000 · Recall details
Steering
- What is wrong
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.
- Risk
- A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706.
Recall number 20V123000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Lion C electric school buses. During a sudden braking and change of direction combination, a decrease in the hydraulic system pressure can occur, causing a loss of power steering and power braking.
- Risk
- The loss of power steering and power braking increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hydraulic pressure relief valves, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706.
Recall number 20V028000 · Recall details
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V640000 · Recall details
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Is the 2018 Lion Lionc reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Lion Lionc.
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How many recalls does the 2018 Lion Lionc have?
6 recalls, covering steering, seat belts and service brakes, hydraulic.
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