2000 Orion V recall: hydraulic power assist system
Orion Bus Industries Ltd. reported this safety recall on February 28, 2005. It covers about 31 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 31
- reported
- Feb 28, 2005
Steering: hydraulic power assist system
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with eaton power steering pumps, the port plug on the pump was incompletely sealed and leakage of the hydraulic fluid can occur which could result in a reduction in the power steering assist.
- Risk
- The driver will be subjected to hard turning of the steering wheel and loss of power assist in the steering system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the power steering pumps free of charge. Owners may contact eaton at 1‑888‑258‑0222 or orion bus at 905‑403‑7832.
Recall number 05V064000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 05V064000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Orion V hydraulic power assist system?
Yes. Recall 05V064000, reported on February 28, 2005, covers about 31 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V064000?
Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the power steering pumps free of charge. Owners may contact eaton at 1‑888‑258‑0222 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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