Lion Electric Company | NHTSA Recall #18V648000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V648000 by Lion Electric Company. Affecting 2016 lion lion c electric school buses Includes 18 affected units, Ceiling Joints may Separate/FMVSS 221, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2016 lion lion c electric school buses

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V648000
Manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
Report Received Date: 2018-09-20T00:00:00
Subject: Ceiling joints may separate/fmvss 221
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 18

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2018RECALL01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 18V648000
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