2013 Lion 360 recalls

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.

Why it matters: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: July 20, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.

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

Owner notification: September 18, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Bus Inc.

Defect: Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The right side mirror cannot be positioned to have the complete right side of the vehicle in view. Also, the decal explaining the use of the cross view mirrors is missing, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors.".

Why it matters: The driver may not be able to see people or objects along the right side of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Lion Bus will notify owners and Lion Bus service centers correct the mirror mounting to bring the bus into compliance, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466. Lion Bus' recall number is C20130902.

Owner notification: January 7, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Bus Inc.

Defect: Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The size of the letters on decals are too small, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release".

Why it matters: In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to read exiting directions which could result in personal injury.

Lion Bus will notify owners and mail them new decals and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.

Owner notification: January 14, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Bus Inc.