1995-2001 Orion II, Orion V and others recall: glass, side/rear
Orion Bus Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 27, 2003. It covers about 4,191 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4,191
- reported
- Mar 27, 2003
- owners notified
- Jun 2, 2003
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional force is required to release the window.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1‑800‑492‑2116.
Recall number 03V120000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V120000
Is there a recall on the 1995-2001 Orion II, Orion V and others glass, side/rear?
Yes. Recall 03V120000, reported on March 27, 2003, covers about 4,191 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V120000?
Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1‑800‑492‑2116.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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