Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V036000 Reported January 30, 2023

Hydraulic pump rubber mounts may fail

Lion Electric Company · Steering · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
23V036000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 30, 2023
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Lion electric company (lion) is recalling certain 2019-2023 lionc school buses. the rubber mounts used to absorb vibrations from the main hydraulic pump may wear prematurely and fail, resulting in an unsecured pump.

Safety Consequence

An unsecured hydraulic pump can cause a loss of power steering assist. in addition, the unsecured pump may damage the low-voltage harness and result in the loss of high voltage power. either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Lion electric company will dispatch a technician to remove the rubber mounts, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 7, 2023. owners may contact lion 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 23V036000 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 23V036000

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

What is recall 23V036000?

NHTSA recall 23V036000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on January 30, 2023. It addresses: Hydraulic pump rubber mounts may fail. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 23V036000 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.