Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V968000 Reported December 14, 2021

Circuit may fail causing loss of braking assist

Lion Electric Company · Electrical System · 168 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V968000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
168
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 14, 2021
Completion Rate
98.21

Defect Summary

Lion electric company is recalling certain 2017-2021 lionc school buses. a 12v circuit breaker switch may fail, causing a loss of braking and steering assist.

Safety Consequence

A loss of braking and steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Lion electric company will inspect and repair the 12v circuit breaker switch, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed january 10, 2021. owners may contact lion electric company customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference recall ID 21V968000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V968000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V968000?

NHTSA recall 21V968000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on December 14, 2021. It addresses: Circuit may fail causing loss of braking assist. The recall affects approximately 168 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V968000 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.