1996 ORION VI RECALL - #98V121001
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
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 |
3/28/1996 - 5/15/1996 |
| Recalled on |
6/3/1998 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM. |
| Corrective action |
MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT. |
| Notes |
MIDLAND IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE MODIFICATION KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MIDLAND-GRAU AT 1-316-365-6911 OR ORION AT 1-315-768-8101.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 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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