- 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
2016 Lion Lionc Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Lion Lionc have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in June 2020 for the front.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Lionc year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Lion Lionc recalls 2
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 Electric Company (Lion) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Lion C and Lion 360 electric and diesel school buses. The bolts connecting the pitman arm and I-shaft to the power steering box may loosen, resulting in a complete loss of steering control.
- The risk
- A complete loss of steering can increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Lion has notified owners and will replace the pitman and I-shaft bolts. The recall began March 12, 2020. Owners may contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706.
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No complaints about the 2016 Lion Lionc yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 2016 Lion Lionc have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2016 Lion Lionc: front (June 2020); steering (March 2020). 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 2016 Lion Lionc had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Lion Lionc a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 79 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lion Lionc 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 2016 Lion Lionc 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