Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 04V-447 · 2002–2004 Orion VII
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. recall 04V-447 covers 452 2002–2004 Orion VII for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2004.
Source: NHTSA recall 04V447000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE BATTERY STORAGE SLIDING TRAY LOCKING TOGGLE WAS NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. THE BATTERY DOOR CAN OPEN ALLOWING THE BATTERY TRAY TO SLIDE OUT FROM THE STORED POSITION.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE AN OBSTACLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD A LOCKING PIN TO KEEP THE BATTERY TRAY FROM SLIDING. ORION HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.