Seat impact resistance/fmvss 222
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.
Corrective Action
The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. owners may contact lion bus at 1-450-432-5466.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Lion Electric Company or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 13V440000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V440000?
NHTSA recall 13V440000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on September 18, 2013. It addresses: Seat impact resistance/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V440000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.