Recall 13V374 covers 23 2013-2014 Lion 360 school buses with emergency-exit decal letters that are too small. Lion mailed free replacement decals.
Lion is recalling 23 2013-2014 360 school buses because the emergency-exit decals use letters that are too small for FMVSS 217. In an emergency, occupants can miss exit directions and face personal injury, and the Lion dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The emergency-exit decals on 2013-2014 Lion 360 school buses are the labels that tell riders and emergency responders where the bus exits are and how the release points are used. Those labels matter because emergency exits have to be easy to identify quickly, including on windows and other marked exit locations.
On affected buses, the decal lettering is smaller than the federal bus emergency-exit standard requires. The label itself is the defect. When the print is undersized, the exit information is harder to read in a stressful situation, especially for someone trying to find or operate an emergency exit quickly.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners or fleet operators will not hear a noise or feel a change while driving because this recall is about label readability, not a mechanical part.
Who's affected?
The same vehicle label issue is listed for both model years.
| 2014 Lion 360 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2013 Lion 360 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 23 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
If emergency exit directions are unreadable, occupants can lose time finding the correct exit during an emergency. That raises the risk of personal injury. Treat missing, damaged, or hard-to-read exit decals as a reason to contact Lion before the bus returns to service. Repair will be free at any franchised Lion dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Lion 360 is included in this recall.
- Contact Lion customer service at 1-450-432-5466 if you did not receive the free replacement decals and instructions.
- Install the new decals using Lion's instructions so emergency-exit directions are readable.
- Reference recall number 13V374 when you call Lion about the decal kit.
- Keep the bus decal instructions with your maintenance papers after the correction is complete.
What happens at the repair
Lion's remedy is to notify owners and mail new emergency exit decals with installation instructions, free of charge. The recall began on January 14, 2014. If your 2013-2014 360 is included and you have not received the decal package, contact Lion with your VIN and ask how to get the replacement decals. The final correction is free once available, and the provided instructions explain where the new decals go.
Timeline
| August 20, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V374?
Recall 13V374 covers 23 2013-2014 Lion 360 school buses with emergency-exit decal lettering that is too small under FMVSS No. 217. In an emergency, occupants can have trouble reading exit directions, increasing personal injury risk. Lion mails new decals and instructions for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2014 Lion 360 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 13V374. If it is, contact Lion at 1-450-432-5466 and reference recall 13V374. Lion provides the corrected decals and installation instructions free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to correct the noncompliance at no cost. For recall 13V374, Lion mails replacement emergency-exit decals and instructions free of charge, so the lettering meets the required size for exit directions.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that occupants can have trouble reading emergency exit directions during an emergency. The affected decals have letters that are too small, which increases personal injury risk. The free remedy is replacement decals with proper instructions from Lion.
When did the Lion 360 decal recall begin?
Lion began recall 13V374 on January 14, 2014. The remedy was owner notification with new decals and instructions sent free of charge. If you own a 2013-2014 Lion 360, check your VIN and call Lion with the recall number.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V374000 |
|---|---|
| Lion customer service | 1-450-432-5466 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V374 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V374000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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