1996-1997 Orion Vi recall: linkages
Orion Bus Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 28, 1997. It covers about 20 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 20
- reported
- Aug 28, 1997
- owners notified
- Sep 2, 1997
Steering: linkages
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: low floor transit buses. Due to machining and casting variances, two of the steering relay arms on these vehicles can fracture.
- Risk
- Failure of the steering arm leaves the bus with no steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these steering arms.
Recall number 97V129000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V129000
Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Orion Vi linkages?
Yes. Recall 97V129000, reported on August 28, 1997, covers about 20 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V129000?
Dealers will replace these steering arms.
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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