Lion Electric is recalling certain 2023-2024 LionC school buses due to a CAN connector issue that may cause loss of power steering and braking, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for free repairs.
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.
Lion Electric is recalling some 2023-2024 LionC school buses because a faulty electrical connector could cause power steering and braking to fail, raising crash risk. Affected owners should get repairs before driving.
A water-filled CAN connector can cause a lost battery connection, which reduces power steering assist and braking ability. This may lead to a crash if the bus is moving.
School bus owners with 2023-2024 LionC models are most at risk. Drivers using these buses should check if their vehicle has the faulty connector.
Check for a 2023-2024 LionC school bus with a water-filled CAN connector near the high-voltage battery. The recall covers all models sold from 2023 to 2024.
Call Lion Electric at 1-855-546-6706 to schedule a free repair for the CAN connector.
Lion Electric will reinstall and replace the CAN connector at no cost once the issue is confirmed.
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.
The CAN connector for the high-voltage battery number 4 was incorrectly installed, allowing water to accumulate and cause a lost battery connection.
Check if your 2023-2024 LionC school bus has a water-filled CAN connector near the high-voltage battery.
The recall has no specific deadline, but owners should contact Lion Electric customer service to get repairs done.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lion Electric to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V460000 — Lion Electric Lion Electric Hello, I own a Lion Electric that is covered by recall 24V460000 from Lion Electric. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
