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