1999 ORION V RECALL - #99V242001
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 ORION V |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/17/1998 - 8/2/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/23/1999 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
646 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT. LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
| Corrective action |
LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
| Notes |
ORION RECALL NO. OBI-9901.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400 OR ORION BUS AT 1-315-768-8101.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 ORION V Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 ORION V Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1999 ORION V Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1999 ORION V Recall for STRUCTURE
1999 ORION V Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1999 ORION V Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
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