Recall 05V094000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Defect in 2002-2003 ORION V
RECALL This recall affects up to 167 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V094000 |
| Manufacturer | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Vehicles Affected | 167 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUSES, AN INCORRECT WINDOW RETENTION CLIP WAS INSTALLED ALLOWING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW TO OPEN WITH LITTLE OUTWARD FORCE.
Safety Consequence
A PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOW RETENTION CLIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.
Related Recalls for ORION
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V017000 | 2010 ORION VII | SEATS | 408 | |
| 15V288000 | 2008 ORION VII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 455 | |
| 14V106000 | 2009 ORION VII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 455 | |
| 13V476000 | 2003 ORION V | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3,009 | |
| 13V056000 | 2011 ORION VII | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER | 171 | |
| 12V447000 | 2004 ORION V | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 187 | |
| 10V538000 | 1999 ORION VI | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 217 | |
| 11V523000 | 2010 ORION ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1,300 | |
| 11V421000 | 2010 ORION VII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 96 | |
| 11V214000 | 2008 ORION VII | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |