1997 ORION VI Recall - Campaign #98V331000

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1997 ORION VI RECALL - #98V331000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

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Vehicle 1997 ORION VI Manufacturer ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. Manufactured between 12/1/1996 - 6/30/1997 Recalled on 12/23/1998 Influenced by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. Owners Notified on 12/22/1998 # Affected 20 Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING. Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN LEAVE THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS. Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 22, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-1111.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1997 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1997 ORION VI Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT 1997 ORION VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1997 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1997 ORION VI Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY