Make : ORION | Model : VI | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19961201 - 19970228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V129000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970902 | Date Received by ODI: 19970828 | Date Added to Database: 19970829 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. DUE TO MACHINING AND CASTING VARIANCES, TWO OF THE STEERING RELAY ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE STEERING ARM LEAVES THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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