1996 ORION V RECALL - #04V545000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." DURING SUBSEQUENT CLOSING OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT THE MOVING WINDOW FRAME INTERFERES WITH THE JAM FRAME STOP LOCATED IN MID SPAN ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE WINDOW FRAME.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 ORION V |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1995 - 8/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
11/16/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
5/1/2005 |
| # Affected |
2,045 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." DURING SUBSEQUENT CLOSING OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT THE MOVING WINDOW FRAME INTERFERES WITH THE JAM FRAME STOP LOCATED IN MID SPAN ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE WINDOW FRAME. |
| Consequences |
DURING THE USE OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, A WINDOW MAY NOT OPEN AFTER APPLYING THE REQUIRED FORCES ALLOWING A PERSON TO ESCAPE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ALUMINUM BLOCKS EACH ATTACHED BY TWO SCREWS. THE MOVING WINDOW FRAME WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE JAM FRAME STOP. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832, EXT. 3335. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 ORION V Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1996 ORION V Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLING/CHARGING
1996 ORION V Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1996 ORION V Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1996 ORION V Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1996 ORION V Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 ORION V Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1996 ORION V Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
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