2022 Lion Lionc Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 2022 Lion Lionc problems

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Electrical systemReported June 28, 2023 · 65 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 23V452000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported June 27, 2023 · 133 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
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.
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.

Recall number 23V448000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported January 30, 2023 · 14 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 LionC school buses. The rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.
Risk: An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. In addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lion Electric Company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706.

Recall number 23V036000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported July 22, 2022 · 39 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lion C school buses. The parking brake may fail if it is not properly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk: Failure of the parking brake increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reroute the cable and adjust the parking lever, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 16, 2022. Owners may contact Lion Electric's customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706.

Recall number 22V530000 · Recall details

Is the 2022 Lion Lionc reliable?

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What is the most common problem with the 2022 Lion Lionc?

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How many recalls does the 2022 Lion Lionc have?

4 recalls, covering electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering.

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