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NHTSA Recall 23V452000: Electrical system

Lion Electric Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 2021–2025 Lion Lionc.

65
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2023
owners notified (August 21)
NHTSA campaign23V452000
Manufacturer campaignR2023-007b
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report receivedJune 28, 2023
Owner notificationAugust 21, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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 23V452000

Make and modelModel years
Lion Lionc2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

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.