What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2023358
- Recall date
- 27 June 2023
- Make
- Lion
- Models
- C
- Model years
- 2019 to 2025
- Vehicle class
- School Bus
- System
- High Voltage
- Raised as
- Safety Mfr
- Vehicles affected
- 808
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
Issue:rnOn certain school buses, the high-voltage cables could be damaged by contact with the surge tank. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power while driving, including a loss of power steering assist and reduced braking. rnrnSafety Risk:rnA sudden loss of power could increase the risk of a crash. A loss of power steering assist can cause a sudden increase in steering effort, and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, reduced braking can cause an extended stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash.rnrnCorrective Actions:rnLion u00c9lectrique will advise owners by mail and provide you with precautions that may be taken to reduce the safety risks. Lion will also contact owners and arrange for a service team to replace the surge tank support. The high-voltage cables will be inspected for damage, and replaced if necessary.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2023358.