| Make : ORION | Model : VII | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20020101 - 20040831 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V447000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041214 | Date Received by ODI: 20040913 | Date Added to Database: 20040915 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 452 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE BATTERY STORAGE SLIDING TRAY LOCKING TOGGLE WAS NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. THE BATTERY DOOR CAN OPEN ALLOWING THE BATTERY TRAY TO SLIDE OUT FROM THE STORED POSITION. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN OBSTACLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD A LOCKING PIN TO KEEP THE BATTERY TRAY FROM SLIDING. ORION HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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