- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2013 Lion 360 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2013 Lion 360 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in June 2020 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 360 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2013 Lion 360 recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- Noncompliant seats may increase the risk of injury to occupant during a crash.
- The fix
- The owner of the bus has been notified of the safety issue. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.
- The problem
- Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The right side mirror cannot be positioned to have the complete right side of the vehicle in view. Also, the decal explaining the use of the cross view mirrors is missing, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
- The risk
- The driver may not be able to see people or objects along the right side of the vehicle, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash.
- The fix
- Lion Bus will notify owners and Lion Bus service centers correct the mirror mounting to bring the bus into compliance, free of charge. The recall began on January 6, 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466. Lion Bus' recall number is C20130902.
- The problem
- Lion Bus is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 360 school buses. The size of the letters on decals are too small, thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release".
- The risk
- In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to read exiting directions which could result in personal injury.
- The fix
- Lion Bus will notify owners and mail them new decals and instructions, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. Owners may contact Lion Bus at 1-450-432-5466.
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Does the 2013 Lion 360 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2013 Lion 360: front (June 2020); seats (September 2013); rearview mirrors / devices (August 2013); labels (August 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2013 Lion 360 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2013 Lion 360 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lion 360 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2013 Lion 360 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data