1996 ORION VI RECALL - #97V002000
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE THEIR WHEELCHAIR BARRIERS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WITH A BOLT THREADED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE. IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, AT MORE THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR, WITH THE WHEELCHAIR POSITION OCCUPIED, THERE IS A POSSIBLY THAT THE BOLT THREADS TAPPED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WOULD STRIP ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR BARRIER.
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 |
6/7/1995 - 12/30/1996 |
| Recalled on |
1/14/1997 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/10/1997 |
| # Affected |
578 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE THEIR WHEELCHAIR BARRIERS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WITH A BOLT THREADED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE. IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, AT MORE THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR, WITH THE WHEELCHAIR POSITION OCCUPIED, THERE IS A POSSIBLY THAT THE BOLT THREADS TAPPED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WOULD STRIP ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR BARRIER. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE HARDWARE ATTACHMENT WOULD ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR BARRIER WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURIES, OR DEATH OF THE DISABLED PERSON OR OTHER PASSENGERS. |
| Corrective action |
THE EXISTING WHEELCHAIR BARRIER LEG MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JANUARY 10, 1997. NOTES:IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-625-9510.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
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 STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1996 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1996 ORION VI Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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