NHTSA Recall 13V440000: Seats
Lion Bus Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2013 Lion 360.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V440000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | September 18, 2013 |
| Owner notification | September 18, 2013 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V440000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lion 360 | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.