NHTSA Recall 14V559000: Structure
Lion Bus Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2014 Lion 360.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V559000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | September 12, 2014 |
| Owner notification | November 10, 2014 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Lion Bus Inc. (Lion Bus) is recalling certain model year 2013 and 2014 360 school buses manufactured August 30, 2012, to December 14, 2012. Adhesive may not have been applied properly to the joint between the metal ceiling panels. As such, the buses may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221, "School Bus Body Joint Strength."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the metal ceiling joint may split apart, increasing the risk of injury to the passengers.
Remedy
Lion Bus will notify owners, and dealers will install rivets to the two ceiling joints to add strength to the joints, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V559000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lion 360 | 2014 |
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.