2024–2025 Lion Lionc Recall: Parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without…
NHTSA campaign 24V377000 · Parking Brake · filed May 29, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
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Other campaigns involving Lion vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V377000 (manufacturer number R2024-01-009). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.