Recall 24V377 covers 43 2024-2025 Lion Lionc school buses for parking-brake lever release. Repair will be free at any franchised Lion dealer once available.
Lion is recalling 43 2024-2025 Lionc school buses because the parking brake lever can release without the release button being pressed. An unexpected parking brake release can let the bus roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury; the dealer repair will be free once Lion makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The parking brake lever on a 2024-2025 Lion Lionc school bus is the handle the driver sets to keep the bus from moving after it is parked. The lever uses a release button and a secondary latch, a small locking piece that keeps the lever in the applied position until the driver intentionally releases it.
On affected buses, the parking brake lever supplied by Orscheln has a manufacturing defect in that secondary latch. When the latch does not engage, the lever is not held the way it is on a functional part. The parking brake can disengage without the release button being pressed, leaving the bus without the parking brake force the driver expected.
What the driver can notice is direct: the parking brake lever releases without pressing the button. If that happens, treat the lever as defective and keep the bus secured until Lion completes the recall repair referenced in NHTSA campaign 24V377.
Who's affected?
Covers the 2024 and 2025 model years, both tied to the same parking brake lever.
| 2024 Lion Lionc | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2025 Lion Lionc | Parking brake |
| Units affected | 43 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
A parking brake that releases unexpectedly can let the vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The lever can disengage without pressing the release button, so confirm it is fully engaged before leaving the vehicle and call Lion if it feels loose or unusual. Repair will be free at any franchised Lion dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Lion Lionc is included in this recall.
- Review the owner letter Lion mailed on July 25, 2024, for inspection instructions before arranging service.
- Call Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 and reference recall number 24V377 (Lion recall R2024-01-009) when you call.
- Ask a franchised Lion dealer whether the free parking-brake inspection and lever replacement are open for your bus.
- Avoid leaving the bus parked where a rollaway would put people or traffic in its path until the inspection is complete.
What happens at the repair
Because the final remedy is still under development, do not treat this as a repair appointment that is ready to schedule for every bus. Lion will provide inspection instructions to owners. Once the final dealer repair is available, a Lion technician will inspect the parking brake lever and replace the lever when needed, free under the recall. If you already paid to repair or replace this defect, Lion's warranty program provides a reimbursement path for eligible charges. Contact Lion customer service with your repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 29, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2024 | Dealer notification began |
| July 22, 2024 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 25, 2024 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 26, 2024 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V377?
Recall 24V377 covers 43 2024-2025 Lion Lionc school buses with a parking brake lever that can release without pressing the release button. If the parking brake releases unexpectedly, the bus can roll away and increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Lion Lionc is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 24V377. If it is, contact a franchised Lion dealer or Lion customer service and ask for the parking brake inspection instructions. Lion will replace the parking brake lever as necessary for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be performed at no cost, and Lion says it will provide inspection instructions and replace affected parking brake levers as necessary, free of charge.
Is it safe to drive a Lion Lionc with this recall?
The official risk is vehicle rollaway if the parking brake releases unexpectedly. The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but school bus operators should confirm the VIN, follow Lion's inspection instructions, and keep the parking brake issue out of service until Lion gives repair guidance.
When were owners notified about recall 24V377?
Lion mailed owner notification letters on July 25, 2024. If you manage a 2024-2025 Lion Lionc and never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 24V377 when you contact Lion customer service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V377000 |
|---|---|
| Lion customer service | 1-855-546-6706 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V377 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V377000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →