Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
LION
Model Of Vehicle
360
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
13V179000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lion Bus Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20130515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Date Report Received
20130507