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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 20V697000

2016 Lion 360 | 2017 Lion 360 | 2019 Lion 360 | 2016 Lion Lionc | 2017 Lion Lionc | 2019 Lion Lionc | 2018 Lion Lionc | 2018 Lion 360 — Seat belts

Published November 12, 2020 · Recall initiated: November 12, 2020

Summary

NHTSA records recall 20V697000, published November 12, 2020. Recalling firm: Lion Electric Company; 2016 Lion 360 | 2017 Lion 360 | 2019 Lion 360 | 2016 Lion Lionc | 2017 Lion Lionc | 2019 Lion Lionc | 2018 Lion Lionc | 2018 Lion 360 — Seat belts.

What's the hazard

Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What to do

Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

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Recall details

Brand
LION
Model
360
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Lot
2016 LION 360 | 2017 LION 360 | 2019 LION 360 | 2016 LION LIONC | 2017 LION LIONC | 2019 LION LIONC | 2018 LION LIONC | 2018 LION 360
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Lion 360 | 2017 Lion 360 | 2019 Lion 360 | 2016 Lion Lionc | 2017 Lion Lionc | 2019 Lion Lionc | 2018 Lion Lionc | 2018 Lion 360 — Seat belts recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V697000 on November 12, 2020. Reported hazard: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.

What should I do if I have this product?

Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LION. Model: 360.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)