Lion Electric Company | NHTSA Recall #13V179000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V179000 by Lion Electric Company. Includes 1 affected units, Brake Line may Chafe against Air Compressor Line, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V179000
Manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
Report Received Date: 2013-05-07T00:00:00
Subject: Brake line may chafe against air compressor line
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bbey~hq32.fjyg
NHTSA ID: 13V179000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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