| Make : ORION | Model : II | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19950607 - 19961230 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V002000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970110 | Date Received by ODI: 19970102 | Date Added to Database: 19970114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 578 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAVE THEIR WHEELCHAIR BARRIERS ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WITH A BOLT THREADED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE. IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL CRASH, AT MORE THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR, WITH THE WHEELCHAIR POSITION OCCUPIED, THERE IS A POSSIBLY THAT THE BOLT THREADS TAPPED INTO THE FLOOR STRUCTURE WOULD STRIP ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR BARRIER. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE HARDWARE ATTACHMENT WOULD ALLOW MOVEMENT OF THE WHEELCHAIR BARRIER WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURIES, OR DEATH OF THE DISABLED PERSON OR OTHER PASSENGERS. |
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Remedy:
THE EXISTING WHEELCHAIR BARRIER LEG MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH NEW BOLTS, WASHERS AND NUTS. |
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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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