VIN 4VZJN2A97GC080273 — 2016 LION School Bus
Recorded with The Athenian School · USDOT 2621216
Vehicle identity
| VIN | 4VZJN2A97GC080273 |
| Model year | 2016 |
| Make | LION |
| Model | School Bus |
| Vehicle type | SCHOOL BUS |
| License plate | CA 9VPK684 (California) |
| Inspection window | 2026-03-20 to 2026-07-09 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | 4VZJN2A97GC080273 | CA 9VPK684 | THE ATHENIAN SCHOOL · USDOT 2621216 |
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
The Athenian School Active
- USDOT
- 2621216
- MC
- —
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Based in
- Danville, CA
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 5
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 19
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 5.3%
Carrier recorded at the latest inspection in the available records (2026-07-09). 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
4VZJN2A97GC080273 is a 2016 LION School Bus operated by The Athenian School (USDOT 2621216). License plate on its inspection records: CA 9VPK684. 3 roadside inspections on FMCSA record. 1 out-of-service result on record.
What this VIN is
2016 LION School Bus is the vehicle NHTSA’s VIN registry returns for 4VZJN2A97GC080273. It is a incomplete - school bus chassis built by THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. at the CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN plant. Powertrain: ISB engine, 6L displacement, running on diesel. Its gross vehicle weight rating (Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg)) places it in Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL.
Roadside inspection & out-of-service record
This specific vehicle appears in 3 FMCSA roadside inspections between 2026-03-20 and 2026-07-09. Its records show 1 out-of-service violation across 3 inspections. Out-of-service breakdown: 1 vehicle. Its most recent inspection (2026-07-09) was in California, a Level V — vehicle-only inspection without the driver present. Of 1 recorded violation, the most come from Vehicle Maintenance (1). Vehicle Maintenance covers brakes, lights, tires, load securement and other mechanical condition items.
Operator history
Operated by The Athenian School (USDOT 2621216) from 2026-03-20 to 2026-07-09 — 3 inspections, 1 out-of-service.
Full spec sheet (NHTSA vPIC decode)
| Make | SPARTAN MOTORS CHASSIS |
| Model | School Bus |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Series | Cabless Chassis |
| Vehicle Type | INCOMPLETE VEHICLE NHTSA’s top-level vehicle category derived from the VIN. |
| Body Class | Incomplete - School Bus Chassis The body style NHTSA assigns from the VIN — e.g. truck-tractor, straight truck, or cutaway. |
| G V W R | Class 7: 26,001 - 33,000 lb (11,794 - 14,969 kg) Class 7 heavy-duty (26,001–33,000 lb) — large straight trucks, often requiring a CDL |
| Manufacturer | THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. The legal manufacturer of record in NHTSA’s database. |
| Plant City | CHARLOTTE Where the chassis was assembled — useful for verifying the VIN against the build record. |
| Plant State | MICHIGAN |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Engine Model | ISB The engine family installed at the factory — a major driver of resale value and parts availability. |
| Engine Configuration | In-Line Cylinder layout (e.g. inline-6), the dominant configuration in Class 8 diesels. |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement L | 6 Engine displacement in liters — bigger generally means more torque for heavy loads. |
| Fuel Type Primary | Diesel Primary fuel — diesel dominates heavy trucking; CNG/electric change maintenance and range. |
| Brake System Type | Air Air vs hydraulic brakes — air brakes are standard on heavy trucks and require an endorsement. |
FMCSA BASIC safety category breakdown
| BASIC Category | Violations | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — Minor |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Fatigued Driving (HOS) | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | ✓ Clean |
| Hazmat | 0 | ✓ Clean |
Operator & inspection history
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