Vehicle recall 18V648000 · September 20, 2018
2016 Lion Lionc
In the event of a crash, the ceiling joints may separate due to being assembled incorrectly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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."
- Consequence
- If the ceiling joint separates in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
- 18V648000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 2018
- Filed by
- Lion Electric Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 2018RECALL01
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lion Lionc (2016): 2016
Has your Lion been repaired?
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