2016 LION LIONC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LION LIONC
The 2016 LION LIONC has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE, SEAT BELTS:FRONT.
Recalls for the 2016 LION LIONC
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2016 LION LIONC, potentially affecting up to 371 vehicles.
Recall 20V697000 — SEAT BELTS
| 8 vehicles affected
Defect: 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,...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V333000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 125 vehicles affected
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
View full details →Recall 20V333000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT
| 125 vehicles affected
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
View full details →Recall 20V123000 — STEERING
| 95 vehicles affected
Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.
Consequence: A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
View full details →Recall 18V648000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 18 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 LION LIONC
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LION LIONC.
Safety Rating for the 2016 LION LIONC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 LION LIONC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LION LIONC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LION LIONC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LION LIONC
- 2012 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2013 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2014 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2015 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2016 LION LIONC (current)
- 2017 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2018 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2019 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2020 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
- 2021 LION LIONC — 0 complaints
Other LION Models
- LION 360 — 0 total complaints
- LION LION6 — 0 total complaints
- LION LION8 — 0 total complaints