VIN 2A9SP2128GJ198152 — 2016 Lion LIONC (V1)
Recorded with Santa Rita Union School District · USDOT 2674934
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 2A9SP2128GJ198152 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | Lion |
| Model | LIONC (V1) |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 1400938 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2025-03-26 to 2026-07-29 |
Recorded vehicle, plate and carrier history
These are dated observations in the records available to us. They do not establish ownership, a sale, a transfer date, or continuous use between observations. The latest observation may not describe today’s vehicle or carrier.
| Observed dates | VIN | Plate | Reported carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | 2A9SP2128GJ198152 | CA 1400938 | SANTA RITA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT · USDOT 2674934 |
Evidence: FMCSA inspection observations and retained snapshots of our vehicle records. Coverage is incomplete; an unreported change cannot be dated from these records.
Most recently recorded carrier for this vehicle
Santa Rita Union School District Active
- USDOT
- 2674934
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Salinas, CA
- Power units
- 7
- Drivers
- 7
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 40
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 5%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-29). This does not establish current ownership or confirm that the carrier still operates this vehicle.
View full carrier profile →Authority, insurance & bonds, safety scores, crash history, inspections and the full fleet list.What this means
2A9SP2128GJ198152 is a 2016 Lion C (V1) operated by Santa Rita Union School District (USDOT 2674934). License plate on its inspection records: CA 1400938. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 Lion C (V1) is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 2A9SP2128GJ198152. It is a bus built by THE LION ELECTRIC COMPANY at the ST-JEROME, QUEBEC plant. Powertrain: Sumo MD engine, running on electric.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2025-03-26 and 2026-07-29. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-29) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. No violations were recorded against this vehicle in our inspection window.
Operator history
Operated by Santa Rita Union School District (USDOT 2674934) from 2025-03-26 to 2026-07-29 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | LION |
| Model | LIONC (V1) |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Vehicle Type | BUS NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Bus The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| Manufacturer | THE LION ELECTRIC COMPANY The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | ST-JEROME Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | QUEBEC |
| Plant Country | CANADA |
| Engine Model | Sumo MD The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Electric Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
Operator & inspection history
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