CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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
Certain school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts may have a shoulder belt and ground anchors that can detach during a crash. The belt and anchors are meant to hold a wheelchair in place, and if they come loose, the occupant faces an increased risk of injury. The vehicles also do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 222, which covers school bus passenger seating and crash protection.
Owners will be notified, and an authorized dealer will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and replace the screws on the seat belt. The repair is free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020.
If you own an affected bus, contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to confirm the repair, and 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 | 2016201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Lion Lionc | 2016201720182019 |