1996 ORION VI RECALL - #98V331000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 ORION VI |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/1996 - 6/30/1997 |
| Recalled on |
12/23/1998 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/22/1998 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAVE THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 22, 1998. 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 AT 1-905-403-1111.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 VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1996 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1996 ORION VI Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1996 ORION VI Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1996 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1996 ORION VI Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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