LION 360 2014: SEAT BELTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V333000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LION | 360 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-07-21 | 2014-06-17 | 2014-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2013-08-01 - 2013-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
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."
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.
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
