STERLING 360 2013: SEATS

Make : STERLING Model : 360 Year : 2013
Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V440000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-09-18 Date Received by ODI: 2013-09-18 Date Added to Database: 2013-10-17
Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SEATS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1
Summary:
      Lion Bus is recalling one model year 2013 360 school bus equipped with passenger seats that have three-point seat belts. In an impact, the backs of these seats absorb an insufficient amount of impact force. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
Consequence:
      Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.
Remedy:
      The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.
Report Initiator: OVSC V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222
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.