Lion Electric Company: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Lion Electric Company in 2013. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 18, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Seat Impact Resistance/FMVSS 222

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."

NHTSA ID: 13V440000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 20, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Decal Letter Size/FMVSS 217

Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The size of the letters on decals are too small, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release".

NHTSA ID: 13V374000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to read exiting directions which could result in personal injury.

Corrective Action:

Lion Bus will notify owners and mail them new decals and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 20, 2013

(Campaign #: C20130902)

Mirror View/Missing decal/FMVSS 111

Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The right side mirror cannot be positioned to have the complete right side of the vehicle in view. Also, the decal explaining the use of the cross view mirrors is missing, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors."

NHTSA ID: 13V375000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

The driver may not be able to see people or objects along the right side of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Action:

Lion Bus will notify owners and Lion Bus service centers correct the mirror mounting to bring the bus into compliance, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466. Lion Bus' recall number is C20130902.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 7, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Brake Line may Chafe against Air Compressor Line

Lion Bus, Inc. is recalling one model year 2014 360 bus manufactured in December 2012. Due to insufficient distance between the air compressor discharge line and the hydraulic brake line, the lines may chafe against each other resulting in a hole in the brake line.

NHTSA ID: 13V179000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1

Consequence Summary:

A brake line hole could result in a loss of brake fluid. The fluid loss could lengthen the stopping distance required thus increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Lion Bus will notify the owner and an Alliance Bus representative will modify the bus to ensure that there is adequate distance between the air compressor discharge line and the hydraulic brake line. The owner was notified on May 15, 2013.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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