The worst 2025 Lion Lionc problems
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Recalls 4
Parking brake
- What is wrong
- Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC school buses. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
- Risk
- A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric will provide inspection instructions to owners, and replace the parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 25, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-01-009.
Recall number 24V377000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2024-2025 LionC School Buses. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) pneumatic valve connections and rear wheel speed sensors may be installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- Incorrectly installed ABS valves and wheel speed sensors can cause a wheel lockup or loss of vehicle control during ABS braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Lion Electric will correct the brake connections, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2023-008.
Recall number 23V710000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- 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 cooling
- 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
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Is the 2025 Lion Lionc reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2025 Lion Lionc.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Lion Lionc?
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How many recalls does the 2025 Lion Lionc have?
4 recalls, covering parking brake, service brakes, air and electrical system.
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