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Campaign 20V333 Posted June 9, 2020 125 units

2012-2020 Lion Lionc/360 Recall 20V333: Seat Belt Anchor

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published May 23, 2026

Recall 20V333 affects 125 2012-2020 Lion Lionc and 360 school buses for incorrect seat belt anchor hardware. Repair is free at any franchised Lion dealer.

Lion is recalling 125 2012-2020 Lionc and 360 hybrid electric school buses because the driver's seat belt anchor has incorrect hardware and is not anchored properly. In a crash, a belt that is not anchored properly can raise the driver's injury risk; Lion dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The driver seat belt anchor in 2012-2020 Lion Lionc and 360 school buses is the fixed mounting point that holds the driver's belt to the bus structure. In a crash or hard stop, the belt depends on that anchor to stay tight so the driver remains restrained.

On affected buses, the anchor hardware was installed with the wrong assembly method. The nut did not have enough engaged thread on the other side, with only one thread or no thread holding the connection. That weakens the fixing point and leaves the driver's seat belt anchor improperly secured.

There is no warning sign before failure. The belt can look normal from the driver's seat, while the thread engagement at the anchor is still wrong. A proper inspection has to check the anchor hardware itself, not only whether the belt latches and retracts.

Who's affected?

Covers Lionc and 360 buses across the 2012-2020 model years, with front seat belt and front seat belt anchorage components.

2018 Lion Lionc seat belt
2019 Lion Lionc seat belt
2019 Lion Lionc seat belt
2020 Lion Lionc seat belt
2020 Lion Lionc seat belt
Units affected125
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.

What's the safety risk?

In a crash, a seat belt that is not properly anchored does not restrain the occupant as designed and increases injury risk. Until the recall repair is complete, schedule the seat belt hardware replacement soon and use normal care with passenger seating. Repair is free at any franchised Lion dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2020 Lion Lionc or 360 school bus is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Lion dealer to schedule the free seatbelt-hardware replacement that secures the driver's seat belt anchor.
  3. Bring the owner letter if you have it, and reference recall number 20V333 when you call.
  4. Call Lion customer service at 1-855-546-6706 with questions about the free repair.
  5. Avoid delaying the repair; an incorrectly anchored driver's seat belt increases injury risk in a crash.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Lion technician replaces the driver's seatbelt hardware so the anchor uses the correct parts and is secured properly. The replacement is free under the recall. Lion also lists a $25 reimbursement process for this campaign. To claim it, fill out the warranty claim form, include recall 20V333, and send the form plus a validation photo to garantie.warranty@thelionelectric.com.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 9, 2020 NHTSA published the recall
July 20, 2020 Owner notification mailed
July 20, 2020 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V333?

Recall 20V333 covers 125 2012-2020 Lion Lionc and 360 hybrid electric school buses with driver's seat belt anchor hardware that was not installed correctly. The repair replaces the seat belt hardware for free through Lion.

What should I do if my 2012-2020 Lion Lionc or 360 is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 20V333. If it is, contact Lion or a franchised Lion service location to arrange the seat belt hardware replacement. Reference recall number 20V333 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Lion's remedy for recall 20V333 replaces the seat belt hardware free of charge. Lion customer service is listed at 1-855-546-6706.

What is the safety risk in this Lion seat belt recall?

The risk is injury in a crash. If the driver's seat belt anchor is not secured correctly, the belt does not protect the driver as designed during a collision. Lion's free repair replaces the incorrect hardware.

When did Lion start the recall repair?

Lion began the recall repair on July 20, 2020. Because the remedy is available, included owners can contact Lion customer service or a franchised Lion service location to arrange the free seat belt hardware replacement.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V333000
Lion customer service1-855-546-6706
NHTSA recall #20V333
NHTSA recall # (full)20V333000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →