Brake line may chafe against air compressor line
Defect Summary
Lion bus, inc. Is recalling one model year 2014 360 bus manufactured in december 2012. due to insufficient distance between the air compressor discharge line and the hydraulic brake line, the lines may chafe against each other resulting in a hole in the brake line.
Safety Consequence
A brake line hole could result in a loss of brake fluid. the fluid loss could lengthen the stopping distance required thus increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Lion bus will notify the owner and an alliance bus representative will modify the bus to ensure that there is adequate distance between the air compressor discharge line and the hydraulic brake line. the owner was notified on may 15, 2013.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Lion Electric Company or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 13V179000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V179000?
NHTSA recall 13V179000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on May 7, 2013. It addresses: Brake line may chafe against air compressor line. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V179000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.