Recall 20V697000: 2016–2019 Lion Lionc

Report received

Nov 12, 2020

Manufacturer

Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected

8vehicles

Model years

2016–2019

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Lion Lionc0 complaints
• 2017 Lion Lionc0 complaints
• 2018 Lion Lionc0 complaints
• 2019 Lion Lionc0 complaints