Steering: linkagesRecall 97V-129 · 1996–1997 Orion VI

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 97V-129 covers 20 1996–1997 Orion VI for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected201 model

ReportedAug 28, 1997Owners notified Sep 2, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. DUE TO MACHINING AND CASTING VARIANCES, TWO OF THE STEERING RELAY ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE STEERING ARM LEAVES THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.

OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED AUGUST 1, 1997, TO REMOVE THESE BUSES FROM SERVICE UNTIL THE REMEDY WAS PERFORMED.A SECOND OWNERNOTIFICATIONIS EXPECTED TO BEGIN SEPTEMBER 2, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION BUS AT 1-315-768-8101.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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 VI1996, 1997

Built from December 1, 1996 to February 28, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.