Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 ORION V Recall - Campaign #98V210000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 ORION V RECALL - #98V210000

RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR BARRIERS. THE WHEEL CHAIR BARRIERS ARE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WITH A BOLT THREADED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE. IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, WITH THE WHEEL CHAIR POSITION OCCUPIED, THE BOLT THREADS COULD STRIP ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE WHEEL CHAIR BARRIER.

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Vehicle 1997 ORION V
Manufacturer ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 1/2/1997 - 9/1/1998
Recalled on 9/25/1998
Influenced by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/5/1998
# Affected 723
Recalled for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL CHAIR BARRIERS. THE WHEEL CHAIR BARRIERS ARE ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WITH A BOLT THREADED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE. IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, WITH THE WHEEL CHAIR POSITION OCCUPIED, THE BOLT THREADS COULD STRIP ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE WHEEL CHAIR BARRIER.
Consequences THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE WHEEL CHAIR WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH, TO THE WHEEL CHAIR OCCUPANT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WHEEL CHAIR BARRIER LEG MOUNTING BOLTS WITH NEW BOLTS, NUTS AND WASHERS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 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 1997 ORION V Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLING/CHARGING

1997 ORION V Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1997 ORION V Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR

1997 ORION V Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1997 ORION V Recall for STRUCTURE

1997 ORION V Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

1997 ORION V Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
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