NHTSAGeneral Alert
Lion Electric Company - Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Published: May 29, 2024Recall ID: 24V377000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 24V377000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V377000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Lion Electric Company |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 20.93 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | R2024-01-009 |
| Potentially affected | 43 |
| Report received date | 2024-05-29T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |