Lion 360 recall (13V440000)

Lion · United States Recall

NHTSA Campaign ID: 13V440000
Report Received: 2013-09-18
Manufacturer: Lion Electric Company
Make: Lion
Model(s): 360
Model Year(s): 2013
Component: SEATS
Potentially Affected Units: 1

Defect Description

Lion Bus is recalling one model year 2013 360 school bus equipped with passenger seats that have three-point seat belts. In an impact, the backs of these seats absorb an insufficient amount of impact force. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."

Consequence

Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.

Remedy

The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.

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