Lion Electric Recalls 2016-2019 School Buses Due to Wheelchair Anchor Defect
Lion Electric is recalling 2016-2019 Lion C and 360 school buses with wheelchair lifts because shoulder belt and ground anchors may detach in a crash.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (detaching wheelchair anchors) that creates a significant risk of injury to occupants during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Lion Electric Company is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The recall addresses a defect where the shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach during a crash. This condition causes the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the occupant. The recall began on November 23, 2020.
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. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- LION LIONC, 360
- Brand
- LION
- Manufacturer
- Lion Electric Company
- Category
- Vehicle — School Bus
- Affected units
- 8
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 (2)
- LIONC
- 360
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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