| Make : ORION | Model : V | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20020927 - 20040713 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V094000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050304 | Date Received by ODI: 20050315 | Date Added to Database: 20050315 |
| 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: 167 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, AN INCORRECT WINDOW RETENTION CLIP WAS INSTALLED ALLOWING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW TO OPEN WITH LITTLE OUTWARD FORCE. |
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Consequence:
A PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOW RETENTION CLIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. OWNERS SHOULD 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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