| Make : ORION | Model : V | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980417 - 19990802 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V242001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19990908 | Date Added to Database: 19990923 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: OBI-9901 | ||
| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 646 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT. LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
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Remedy:
LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
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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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