2014 Lion 360 Recall: When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can…
NHTSA campaign 14V333000 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 17, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Lion Buses Inc. (Lion Bus) is recalling certain model year 2014 360 school buses manufactured August 2013 to October 2013, and equipped with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles. When the button is pressed to release the seat belt, the latch plate can become partially engaged with the buckle, making the seat belt difficult to unlatch. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
The risk
If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Lion Bus will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt buckle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in June 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Lion 360 recalls
- 2016–2019 Lion 360 and 1 other model — Shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a…
- 2012–2020 Lion 360 and 1 other model — Driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with…
- 2015–2020 Lion 360 and 1 other model — Bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power…
- 2014 Lion 360 — Adhesive may not have been applied properly to the joint…
- 2013 Lion 360 — In an impact, the backs of these seats absorb an…
Other campaigns involving Lion vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V333000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.