Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V333000 Reported June 9, 2020

Driver's seat belt anchorage may come apart

Lion Electric Company · Seat Belts · 125 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V333000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Seat Belts
Vehicles Affected
125
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 9, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that is not be properly anchored can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V333000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V333000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V333000?

NHTSA recall 20V333000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on June 9, 2020. It addresses: Driver's seat belt anchorage may come apart. The recall affects approximately 125 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Lion Electric Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V333000 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.