1997 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 ORION VI |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1997 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1997 ORION VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1997 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1997 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1997 ORION VI Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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