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2016 Lion Lionc recall: body

Lion Electric Company reported this safety recall on September 20, 2018. It covers about 18 vehicles.

vehicles affected
18
reported
Sep 20, 2018
owners notified
Nov 1, 2018

Structure: body

What is wrong
Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2016 Lion Lion C electric school buses. In the event of a crash, the ceiling joints may separate due to being assembled incorrectly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Risk
If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Lion will notify owners, and dealers will install rivets and glue to secure the joints, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706. Lion's number for this recall is 2018RECALL01.

Recall number 18V648000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V648000

Is there a recall on the 2016 Lion Lionc body?

Yes. Recall 18V648000, reported on September 20, 2018, covers about 18 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V648000?

Lion will notify owners, and dealers will install rivets and glue to secure the joints, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1‑855‑546‑6706. Lion's number for this recall is 2018RECALL01.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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