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NHTSA Recall 24V377000: Parking brake

Lion Electric Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43 vehicles. It affects 2024–2025 Lion Lionc.

43
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2024
owners notified (July 25)
NHTSA campaign24V377000
Manufacturer campaignR2024-01-009
ComponentPARKING BRAKE
Report receivedMay 29, 2024
Owner notificationJuly 25, 2024
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

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 24V377000

Make and modelModel years
Lion Lionc2024, 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.