Lion Electric Company | NHTSA Recall #20V697000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 20V697000 by Lion Electric Company. Affecting 2016-2019 lion c and lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts Includes 8 affected units, Wheel Chair Belt Anchors May Fail/FMVSS 222, component: SEAT BELTS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2016-2019 lion c and lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.