LION LIONC (LION) – Parking Brake Failure (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 LION LIONC
Brand
LION
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2024 LION LIONC vehicles due to parking brake issues. A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026