Recall 14V559 affects 9 2014 Lion 360 school buses for weak ceiling-panel joints. Repair is free at any franchised Lion dealer.
Lion is recalling 9 2014 360 school buses because adhesive was not applied properly at the joint between the metal ceiling panels, leaving the buses out of compliance with the school bus body-joint strength standard. In a crash, that joint can split apart and increase passenger injury risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The metal ceiling panels in a 2014 Lion 360 school bus form part of the bus body structure above the passenger compartment. The joint between those panels is supposed to be bonded with adhesive so the panels act as one connected section, not as separate sheets of metal. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 221 sets the strength requirement for school bus body joints.
On affected buses, the adhesive was not applied properly at that ceiling-panel joint. Without the intended bond, the joint does not have the required strength, so the bus body does not meet the school bus body joint strength standard. The issue is in the assembly of the joint, not in a part the driver operates.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver or owner would not expect to feel, hear, or see a change during normal operation from this ceiling-panel bonding problem.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Lion 360 | body or structural component |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 9 |
Not every 2014 Lion 360 bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash, the metal ceiling joint can split apart, increasing injury risk for passengers. This is a structural crash protection issue, so treat a matched VIN as a reason to schedule the recall work 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 school bus is included in this recall.
- Contact Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to confirm the free repair path before moving the bus.
- Schedule service with a Lion dealer for the ceiling-joint rivet installation that strengthens the metal ceiling panel joints.
- Reference recall number 14V559 when you call, and bring the owner notice if Lion mailed one.
- Keep passengers off the bus until Lion confirms the ceiling-joint repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lion technician installs rivets at the two ceiling joints between the metal ceiling panels. The added rivets strengthen those joints where the original adhesive was not applied properly. The dealer repair will be free once Lion opens the remedy for your VIN, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The repair is focused on the ceiling panel joint strength issue, not a full roof replacement.
Timeline
| September 12, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 10, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V559?
Recall 14V559 covers 9 2014 Lion 360 school buses with metal ceiling panel joints where adhesive was not applied properly. In a crash, the ceiling joint can split apart and increase passenger injury risk. Lion dealers install rivets to the two ceiling joints for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Lion 360 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 14V559. If it is, contact a franchised Lion dealer or Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 to schedule the ceiling-joint rivet repair. Reference recall number 14V559 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Lion dealers will install rivets to the two ceiling joints free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for any included 2014 Lion 360 school bus.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is passenger injury in a crash. The recall involves ceiling panel joints that lack properly applied adhesive, so the metal ceiling joint can split apart during a crash. The dealer repair adds rivets to strengthen the joints.
When did the Lion 360 recall repair begin?
The recall repair began in November 2014. Lion notified owners, and dealers were instructed to install rivets to the two ceiling joints to add strength. If you manage a 2014 Lion 360 today, check the VIN before assuming the repair was completed.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V559000 |
|---|---|
| Lion customer service | 1-855-546-6706 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V559 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V559000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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