NHTSA Recall 22V530000: Parking brake
Lion Electric Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 2020–2022 Lion Lionc.
| NHTSA campaign | 22V530000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | July 22, 2022 |
| Owner notification | August 16, 2022 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 22V530000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.