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2000-2008 Orion V recall: equipment adaptive/mobility

Daimler Buses North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 20, 2009. It covers about 983 vehicles.

vehicles affected
983
reported
Oct 20, 2009
owners notified
Oct 29, 2009

Equipment adaptive/mobility

What is wrong
Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger and pinch, press, or crush the passenger's feet.
Risk
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Remedy
Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. Please see lift-u's defect report 09e-051. The safety recall began on october 29, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1‑209‑838‑2400 or orion at 1‑800‑716‑7466.

Recall number 09V412000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V412000

Is there a recall on the 2000-2008 Orion V equipment adaptive/mobility?

Yes. Recall 09V412000, reported on October 20, 2009, covers about 983 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V412000?

Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. Please see lift-u's defect report 09e-051. The safety recall began on october 29, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1‑209‑838‑2400 or orion at 1‑800‑716‑7466.

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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