1997 ORION VI RECALL - #97V129000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. DUE TO MACHINING AND CASTING VARIANCES, TWO OF THE STEERING RELAY ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE.
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| Vehicle |
1997 ORION VI |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1996 - 2/28/1997 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1997 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/2/1997 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. DUE TO MACHINING AND CASTING VARIANCES, TWO OF THE STEERING RELAY ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE STEERING ARM LEAVES THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS. |
| Notes |
OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED AUGUST 1, 1997, TO REMOVE THESE BUSES FROM SERVICE UNTIL THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED.A SECOND OWNERNOTIFICATIONIS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2, 1997.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 ORION BUS AT 1-315-768-8101.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 ORION VI Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1997 ORION VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1997 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1997 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1997 ORION VI Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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