Lion recall: Structure
What is wrong
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."
What could happen
If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lion Lionc 2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V648000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 1, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 12, 2016 to Nov 28, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Body
- Maker's own recall number
- 2018RECALL01
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 221
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 20, 2024
- Lion recall: Parking brake May 29, 2024
- Lion recall: Service brakes, air Oct 20, 2023
- Lion recall: Electrical system Jun 28, 2023
- Lion recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 27, 2023
- Lion recall: Steering Jan 30, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.