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NHTSARecalled 2020-11-12

Lion Electric Company — SEAT BELTS

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2017 LION LIONC; 2019 LION LIONC; 2018 LION LIONC; 2018 LION 360; 2016 LION 360; 2017 LION 360; 2019 LION 360; 2016 LION LIONC

  • Brand LION

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Lion Electric is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts due to a defect in the shoulder belt and ground anchors that secure wheelchairs. If these components detach during a crash, occupants face an increased risk of injury, and the vehicles fail to meet federal safety standards.

To remedy the issue, Lion Electric dealers will reinforce the floor with a rivet and replace the seat belt screws at no cost to owners. The recall began on November 23, 2020. Owners of affected vehicles should contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to schedule the repair.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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."

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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