Vehicle recall 13V440000 · September 18, 2013
2013 Lion 360
In an impact, the backs of these seats absorb an insufficient amount of impact force.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V440000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 18, 2013
- Filed by
- Lion Bus Inc.
- Owner notification
- September 18, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
- Components
- Seats
Vehicles covered
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