Safety Recall NHTSA · 20V697000 Reported November 12, 2020

Wheel chair belt anchors may fail/fmvss 222

Lion Electric Company · N/A · 8 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V697000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Lion Electric Company
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
8
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 12, 2020
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Lion electric company (lion electric) is recalling certain 2016-2019 lion c and lion 360 school buses equipped with wheelchair lifts. the shoulder belt and ground anchors intended to hold a wheelchair in place may detach in the event of a crash. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 222, "school bus passenger seating and crash protection."

Safety Consequence

If the shoulder belt and ground anchors detach during a crash, their would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant.

Corrective Action

Lion electric has notified owners, and dealers will add a rivet to reinforce the floor and change the screws on the seat belt, free of charge. the recall began november 23, 2020. owners may contact lion electric 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 20V697000 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 20V697000

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

What is recall 20V697000?

NHTSA recall 20V697000 was issued by Lion Electric Company on November 12, 2020. It addresses: Wheel chair belt anchors may fail/fmvss 222. The recall affects approximately 8 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 20V697000 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.