Recall 13V440 covers 1 2013 Lion 360 school bus with seats that absorb too little crash force. Contact Lion about the free remedy.
Lion is recalling one 2013 360 school bus equipped with passenger seats that have three-point seat belts because the seat backs absorb too little impact force in a crash. Noncompliant seats increase the risk of occupant injury, and the dealer repair will be free once Lion makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The passenger seats in the 2013 Lion 360 school bus use three-point seat belts, which hold a passenger at the shoulder and lap. The seat back is part of the crash protection system. In an impact, it is supposed to manage crash energy and help protect the passenger seated behind it.
On the recalled bus, the seat backs do not absorb enough impact force. That means the seating system does not meet the school bus passenger seating and crash protection standard. The problem is not with comfort or seat adjustment; it is with how the seat structure performs during a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. A seat back that does not absorb enough force will not show the issue during normal use, so the problem is confirmed through the recall, not by a dashboard light or a seatbelt symptom.
Who's affected?
| 2013 Lion 360 | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1 |
Not every 2013 Lion 360 bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
Noncompliant seats can leave occupants with less protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. If your VIN is included, schedule recall service and ask Lion whether the bus should stay out of service until the remedy is ready. Repair will be free at any franchised Lion dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013 Lion 360 is included in this recall.
- Contact Lion customer service at 1-450-432-5466 for the repair path before scheduling service.
- Reference recall number 13V440 when you call so Lion can match the bus to the seat-back noncompliance recall.
- Ask whether the passenger seat backs need inspection, replacement, or another correction before the bus returns to normal passenger service.
What happens at the repair
At this point, Lion has notified the bus owner of the seat safety issue. The filing does not describe a specific dealer repair procedure for the 2013 360 bus, so ask Lion which seat inspection or replacement step applies before moving the bus for service. Once Lion opens the final repair path, the dealer repair will be free under the recall.
Timeline
| September 18, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 18, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V440?
Recall 13V440 covers 1 2013 Lion 360 school bus with passenger seats that have three-point seat belts. The seat backs absorb too little impact force in a crash, so the bus fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 222 for school bus seating and crash protection.
What should I do if my 2013 Lion 360 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included in recall 13V440. If it is, contact Lion at 1-450-432-5466 and ask for the recall remedy for the passenger-seat noncompliance. Reference recall number 13V440 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to provide the recall remedy at no cost. Lion notified the owner about this safety issue, and Lion is the contact for the remedy path at 1-450-432-5466.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is increased injury risk for occupants during a crash. The affected passenger seat backs absorb too little impact force, which is why the bus does not meet the school bus seating and crash protection standard. Confirm the VIN and contact Lion for the remedy.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V440000 |
|---|---|
| Lion customer service | 1-450-432-5466 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V440 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V440000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →