Defect Description For Recall
Lion Bus Inc. (Lion Bus) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013 And 2014 360 School Buses Manufactured August 30, 2012, To December 14, 2012. Adhesive May Not Have Been Applied Properly To The Joint Between The Metal Ceiling Panels. As Such, The Buses May Not Meet The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, “School Bus Body Joint Strength.”
Make Of Vehicle
LION
Model Of Vehicle
360
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V559000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, The Metal Ceiling Joint May Split Apart, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Passengers.
Fix Defect
Lion Bus Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Rivets To The Two Ceiling Joints To Add Strength To The Joints, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In November 2014. Owners May Contact Lion Bus Customer Service At 1-855-546-6706.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Lion Bus Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120830
End Of Manufacture
20121214
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
9
Date Owners Notified
20141110
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Date Report Received
20140912
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
221