Lion Electric Company | NHTSA Recall #14V333000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V333000 by Lion Electric Company. Affecting model year 2014 360 school buses manufactured august 2013 to october 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles Includes 11 affected units, Seat Belt may be Difficult to Unlatch/FMVSS 209, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 360 school buses manufactured august 2013 to october 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles

Defect Summary

Lion buses inc. (lion bus) is recalling certain model year 2014 360 school buses manufactured august 2013 to october 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Corrective Action

Lion bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in june 2014. owners may contact lion bus customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V333000

Manufacturer: Lion Electric Company

Report Received Date: 2014-06-17T00:00:00

Subject: Seat belt may be difficult to unlatch/fmvss 209

Component: Seat Belts

Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Lion buses inc. (lion bus) is recalling certain model year 2014 360 school buses manufactured august 2013 to october 2013, and equipped with immi-brand l9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Consequence Summary: If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

Corrective Action: Lion bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in june 2014. owners may contact lion bus customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 14V333000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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