Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 04V-425 · 2004 Orion VII

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. recall 04V-425 covers 155 2004 Orion VII for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on August 30, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1551 model

ReportedAug 30, 2004Owners notified Jul 14, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V425000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE WALKING BEAM CONNECTION TO THE REAR SUSPENSION EXHIBITS LOOSE OR BREAKING OF BOLTS DUE TO MISALIGNED SPACERS.

The risk

THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE TO THE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. THE AXLE MOVES UPWARD CAUSING THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE WHEELWELL. PARTIAL REAR WHEEL AXLE ALIGNMENT IS LOST. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRAKING EFFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPACER WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE PROPER ALIGNMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONFIRM TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Orion VII2004

Built from January 1, 2004 to August 31, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.