Lion Recall 18V648000: Structure, Body
NHTSA recall 18V648000 · announced September 20, 2018 · filed by Lion Electric Company · 18 units affected
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.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.