2004-2005 Orion Vii recall: tie rod assembly
Orion Bus Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall on February 16, 2005. It covers about 59 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59
- reported
- Feb 16, 2005
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain transit busses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
- Risk
- In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑866‑668‑7221 or orion bus at 905‑403‑7832.
Recall number 05V058000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 05V058000
Is there a recall on the 2004-2005 Orion Vii tie rod assembly?
Yes. Recall 05V058000, reported on February 16, 2005, covers about 59 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V058000?
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1‑866‑668‑7221 or orion bus at 905‑403‑7832.
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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