2012–2020 Lion 360, 2012–2020 Lion Lionc Recall: Driver's seat belt anchor may have been attached with incorrect hardware…
NHTSA campaign 20V333000 · Seat Belts · filed Jun 9, 2020 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.
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 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.
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
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Other campaigns involving Lion vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 20V333000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.