Structure: bodyRecall 18V-648 · 2016 Lion Lionc
Lion Electric Company recall 18V-648 covers 18 2016 Lion Lionc for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 89% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V648000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
89%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 12, 2016 to November 28, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.