NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Lion Electric Company - Reduced Braking and Loss of Power Steering Assist
Published: June 20, 2024Recall ID: 24V460000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A lost connection with the battery can lead to a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2023-2024 LionC school buses. The controller area network (CAN) connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, which can allow water to accumulate and cause a lost connection with the battery.
Affected Products
Reduced Braking and Loss of Power Steering Assist
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reduced Braking and Loss of Power Steering Assist |
| Nhtsa id | 24V460000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V460000 |
| 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 2023-2024 LionC school buses. The controller area network (CAN) connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, which can allow water to accumulate and cause a lost connection with the battery. |
| Completion rate | 14.00 |
| Corrective action | Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the CAN connector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2024. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion Electric's number for this recall is R2024-010. |
| Consequence summary | A lost connection with the battery can lead to a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | R2024-010 |
| Potentially affected | 100 |
| Report received date | 2024-06-20T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |