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1996 ORION VI Recall - Campaign #98V166000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 ORION VI RECALL - #98V166000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH ZF FRONT AXLES EQUIPPED WITH LUCAS DISC BRAKES. THE BRAKE LEVER CONNECTING THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSHROD TO THE DISC BRAKE ACTUATOR CAN CONTACT THE AIR BAG SUPPORT GUSSET DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND BECOME JAMMED AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE BRAKE WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES THEIR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

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Vehicle 1996 ORION VI
Manufacturer ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Manufactured between 1/8/1996 - 6/22/1998
Recalled on 7/22/1998
Influenced by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/24/1998
# Affected 31
Recalled for SUSPENSION:FRONT
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH ZF FRONT AXLES EQUIPPED WITH LUCAS DISC BRAKES. THE BRAKE LEVER CONNECTING THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSHROD TO THE DISC BRAKE ACTUATOR CAN CONTACT THE AIR BAG SUPPORT GUSSET DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND BECOME JAMMED AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE BRAKE WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES THEIR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.
Consequences SINCE THIS IS A STEERING AXLE, UNWANTED APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REWORK THE BRAKE LEVERS ON THE SUBJECT BUSES.
Notes ZF IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL.
See also 1996 ORION VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1996 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES

1996 ORION VI Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS

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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