- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
- Problem
- Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's seat belt anchor on certain school buses may have been attached with incorrect hardware. If the anchor is not secure, the seat belt may not hold the driver properly during a crash, which can increase the risk of injury.
Owners will be notified by Lion Electric Company, and the seat belt hardware will be replaced free of charge. If you have one of these buses, contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to arrange the repair. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lion 360 | 201220132014201520162017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Lion Lionc | 201220132014201520162017201820192020 |