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2017 Lion 360 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Lion 360, spanning 2 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups2distinct top-level categories
Latest recordNovember 12, 2020report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2017 Lion 360 recall campaigns

The 2017 Lion 360 report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 20V697000 dated November 12, 2020.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V697000

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
November 12, 2020
Potential units
8campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion Electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lion C and Lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. The shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection.".

Why it matters: If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Lion Electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Lion Electric customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Owner notification: November 23, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company

Component
SEAT BELTS
Report received
June 9, 2020
Potential units
125campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Remedy

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

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V123000

Component
STEERING
Report received
March 2, 2020
Potential units
95campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.

Why it matters: A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

Owner notification: March 12, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Lion Electric Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2017 Lion 360?

The most frequent component groups in 2017 Lion 360 campaign records are Seat Belts (2), Steering (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Seat Belts2
Steering1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2017 Lion 360 compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 6 model-year reports for the Lion 360, spanning 2013–2019; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
20134 campaigns4 component groups20146 campaigns5 component groups20163 campaigns2 component groups20173 campaigns2 component groups20183 campaigns2 component groups20193 campaigns2 component groups
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