SeatsRecall 13V-440 · 2013 Lion 360
Lion Bus Inc. recall 13V-440 covers 1 2013 Lion 360 for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V440000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
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."
The risk
Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.
The fix
The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.