Recall 98V331000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1996-1997 ORION VI
RECALL This recall affects up to 20 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V331000 |
| Manufacturer | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 20 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAVE THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.
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 |