Recall 20V697000 — SEAT BELTS Defect in 2016-2019 LION LIONC
RECALL This recall affects up to 8 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V697000 |
| Manufacturer | Lion Electric Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 8 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
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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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V460000 | 2023 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM: CABLES:FASTENER/CONNECTOR | 100 | |
| 24V377000 | 2024 LION LIONC | PARKING BRAKE | 43 | |
| 23V710000 | 2025 LION LIONC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 7 | |
| 23V448000 | 2025 LION LIONC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 133 | |
| 23V451000 | 2023 LION LION6 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 170 | |
| 23V452000 | 2025 LION LIONC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 65 | |
| 23V036000 | 2020 LION LIONC | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 14 | |
| 23V037000 | 2021 LION LION6 | STEERING | 32 | |
| 22V952000 | 2022 LION LION8 | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | 13 | |
| 22V530000 | 2022 LION LIONC | PARKING BRAKE | 39 |