Lion Lion C (2016) – 18V648000

Defect Description For Recall

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.”

Make Of Vehicle

LION

Model Of Vehicle

LION C

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

18V648000

Component Description

Structure:Body

Effect Of Defect

If The Ceiling Joint Separates In The Event Of A Crash, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Lion Electric Company

Start Of Manufacture

20160912

End Of Manufacture

20161128

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

18

Date Owners Notified

20181101

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Lion Electric Company

Date Report Received

20180920

Make Campaign Number

2018RECALL01

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard

221