Recall 98V121001 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS Defect in 1996-1996 ORION V
RECALL This recall affects up to 20 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V121001 |
| Manufacturer | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 20 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MAXIBRAKE I ACTUATORS, TYPE 20, TYPE 24, TYPE 30, AND TYPE 36. THESE BRAKE ACTUATORS DO NOT HAVE AN OVERSTROKE INDICATOR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REDUCED BRAKE OUTPUT IF THE BRAKES OR NOT PROPERLY ADJUSTED OR WHEN IT IS USED WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC BRAKE ADJUSTING MECHANISM.
Remedy
MIDLAND WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH WILL MAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLIANT.
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 |