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1990 ORION V Recall - Campaign #07V024000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1990 ORION V RECALL - #07V024000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1990 ORION V
Manufacturer DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA
Manufactured between 11/1/1987 - 4/30/1998
Recalled on 2/5/2007
Influenced by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA
Owners Notified on 1/1/2007
# Affected 3,637
Recalled for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Description ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
Consequences WHILE SITTING IN A WHEELCHAIR, A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND WHO DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET THEM FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.
Corrective action DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U TO REPAIR THESE BUSES (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7807.
Notes CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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