2016-2019 Lion 360 and Lion Lionc recall: seat belts
Lion Electric Company reported this safety recall on November 12, 2020. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- Nov 12, 2020
- owners notified
- Nov 23, 2020
Seat belts
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V697000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 20V697000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2019 Lion 360 and Lion Lionc seat belts?
Yes. Recall 20V697000, reported on November 12, 2020, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V697000?
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.
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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