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