2004 ORION VII RECALL - #04V425000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE WALKING BEAM CONNECTION TO THE REAR SUSPENSION EXHIBITS LOOSE OR BREAKING OF BOLTS DUE TO MISALIGNED SPACERS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 ORION VII |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2004 - 8/31/2004 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2004 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/14/2005 |
| # Affected |
155 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE WALKING BEAM CONNECTION TO THE REAR SUSPENSION EXHIBITS LOOSE OR BREAKING OF BOLTS DUE TO MISALIGNED SPACERS. |
| Consequences |
THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE TO THE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. THE AXLE MOVES UPWARD CAUSING THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE WHEELWELL. PARTIAL REAR WHEEL AXLE ALIGNMENT IS LOST. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRAKING EFFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPACER WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE PROPER ALIGNMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONFIRM TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832. |
| 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 |
2004 ORION VII Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2004 ORION VII Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2004 ORION VII Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2004 ORION VII Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2004 ORION VII Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2004 ORION VII Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2004 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2004 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2004 ORION VII Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2004 ORION VII Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2004 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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