Latches/locks/linkagesRecall 05V-094 · 2002–2003 Orion V

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. recall 05V-094 covers 167 2002–2003 Orion V for a latches/locks/linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 15, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1671 model

ReportedMar 15, 2005Owners notified Mar 4, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V094000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN BUSES, AN INCORRECT WINDOW RETENTION CLIP WAS INSTALLED ALLOWING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW TO OPEN WITH LITTLE OUTWARD FORCE.

The risk

A PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOW RETENTION CLIPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 4, 2005. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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 V2002, 2003

Built from September 27, 2002 to July 13, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.