Lion Recalls 2016 Lion C Electric School Buses for Ceiling Joint Defect
Lion Electric Company is recalling 2016 Lion C electric school buses because ceiling joints may separate in a crash, increasing injury risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect that increases the risk of injury in a crash, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2016 Lion Lion C electric school buses. The recall addresses a defect where ceiling joints may separate in the event of a crash due to incorrect assembly. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
If the ceiling joint separates during a crash, it can increase the risk of injury to occupants. The source text does not report any specific incidents, injuries, or fatalities associated with this defect.
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will install rivets and glue to secure the joints free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LION LIONC
- Brand
- LION
- Manufacturer
- Lion Electric Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 18
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- LIONC
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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