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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 20V697📅 Nov 12, 2020

2016–2019 Lion 360 & 2016–2019 Lion Lionc recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

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."

💥 The risk

If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
20V697000
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Vehicles affected
8
Component
SEAT BELTS
Owner phone
1-855-546-6706
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 23, 2020
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 20V697 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 20V697?

2016–2019 Lion 360 & 2016–2019 Lion Lionc. 8 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Lion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-546-6706.