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.”
Lion Electric Company – Seat Impact Resistance/FMVSS 222
| Report Received Date | 09/18/2013 |
| NHTSA ID | 13V440000 |
| Consequence Summary | Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash. |
| Corrective Action | The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V440000) |
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