NHTSA vehicle safety data

2012 Lion Lionc Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2012 Lion Lionc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lion dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Lion Lionc. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

NHTSA #20V333000

Reported June 9, 2020 · Lion Electric Company

Potentially affected: 125 vehicles

Defect description

Lion Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2012-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 hybrid electric school buses. The driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware, possibly causing the seat belt to not be anchored properly.

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Lion will notify owners and will replace the seatbelt hardware, free of charge . The recall began July 20, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.

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.

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