Recall
Lion 360 — 13V440000
NHTSA ID
13V440000
Make
Lion
Model
360
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2013-09-18
Component
SEATS
Units Affected
1
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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."
Consequence
Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.
Remedy
The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.