STERLING 360 2017: SEAT BELTS
| Make : STERLING | Model : 360 | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V697000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-11-23 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-11-12 | Date Added to Database: 2020-11-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Lion Electric Company | ||
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| Component: SEAT BELTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 8 | ||
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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." |
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Consequence:
If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 222 | |
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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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