LION LION C 2016: STRUCTURE:BODY
| Make : LION | Model : LION C | Year : 2016 |
| Build Dates : 2016-09-12 - 2016-11-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V648000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-11-01 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-09-20 | Date Added to Database: 2018-09-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018RECALL01 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 18 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221 | |
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Notes:
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. |
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