1994-2004 Orion V recall: structure
Orion Bus Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall on November 15, 2004. It covers about 2,045 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 2,045
- reported
- Nov 15, 2004
- owners notified
- May 1, 2005
Structure
- 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." during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
- Risk
- During the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. The moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. The recall began may 1, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905‑403‑7832, ext. 3335.
Recall number 04V545000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 04V545000
Is there a recall on the 1994-2004 Orion V structure?
Yes. Recall 04V545000, reported on November 15, 2004, covers about 2,045 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 04V545000?
Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. The moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. The recall began may 1, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905‑403‑7832, ext. 3335.
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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