Seat beltsRecall 20V-697 · Lion vehicles
Lion Electric Company recall 20V-697 covers 8 Lion vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V697000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.
The fix
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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.