Recall 14V333 covers 11 2014 Lion 360 school buses for seat belt buckles that are difficult to unlatch. Free repair at Lion dealers.
Lion is recalling 11 2014 360 school buses because IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles can leave the latch plate partially engaged after the release button is pressed. A stuck buckle can slow evacuation in an emergency and increase injury risk; the Lion dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The seat belt buckle on the 2014 Lion 360 school bus is the latch assembly that holds the belt's latch plate after a passenger clicks the belt into place. Its normal job is simple: lock the belt during the ride, then release cleanly when the button is pressed.
On buses equipped with IMMI-brand L9 buckles, the release button does not always separate the latch plate from the buckle the way it should. When the button is pressed, the latch plate can remain partly caught inside the buckle. That leaves the seat belt difficult to unlatch, which is why the buses did not meet the federal seat belt assembly standard cited in recall 14V333.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem shows up at release, when the buckle button is pressed and the belt does not come free cleanly.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Lion 360 | seat belt |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 11 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific bus.
What's the safety risk?
A seat belt buckle latch plate that stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed can slow exit from the vehicle and raise the risk of injury during an emergency. Check that the belt releases cleanly, and schedule the recall inspection soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Lion dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Lion 360 is included in this recall.
- Contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to confirm repair timing before scheduling service.
- Ask a franchised Lion dealer to inspect the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckle and replace the buckle if the latch plate stays partly engaged.
- Bring the recall notice if Lion sent one, and reference recall number 14V333 when you call.
- Keep the bus available for service, and tell the dealer the seat belt buckle is difficult to unlatch after the release button is pressed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lion technician inspects the IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles and replaces any buckle that fails the inspection. The work addresses a buckle that can leave the latch plate partly engaged after the release button is pressed, making the belt difficult to unlatch. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V333. The source remedy says Lion began owner notification in June 2014.
Timeline
| June 17, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 21, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V333?
Recall 14V333 covers 11 2014 Lion 360 school buses with IMMI-brand L9 seat belt buckles that can leave the latch plate partially engaged after the release button is pressed. Lion dealers inspect and replace the buckle as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Lion 360 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific school bus is included in recall 14V333. If it is, contact a franchised Lion dealer or Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to arrange the seat belt buckle inspection and replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Lion will inspect and replace the affected seat belt buckle as needed free of charge through its dealer network.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is delayed exit from the school bus during an emergency. If the latch plate stays partly engaged after the release button is pressed, the seat belt becomes difficult to unlatch, increasing injury risk when passengers need to leave quickly.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V333000 |
|---|---|
| Lion customer service | 1-855-546-6706 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V333 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V333000 |
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 →