NHTSA Campaign 20V697000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Lion Electric Company · Reported Nov 12, 2020 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
LION 360 2016 8
LION 360 2017 8
LION 360 2018 8
LION 360 2019 8
LION LIONC 2016 8
LION LIONC 2017 8
LION LIONC 2018 8
LION LIONC 2019 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V697000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.