NHTSA Campaign 18V648000
STRUCTURE:BODY
Issued by Lion Electric Company · Reported Sep 20, 2018 · 18 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2016 Lion Lion C electric school buses. In the event of a crash, the ceiling joints may separate due to being assembled incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Consequence
If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will install rivets and glue to secure the joints, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706. Lion's number for this recall is 2018RECALL01.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LION | LIONC | 2016 | 18 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V648000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.