Suspension: frontRecall 98V-166 · 1996–1998 Orion VI

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 98V-166 covers 31 1996–1998 Orion VI for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected311 model

ReportedJul 20, 1998Owners notified Aug 24, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH ZF FRONT AXLES EQUIPPED WITH LUCAS DISC BRAKES. THE BRAKE LEVER CONNECTING THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSHROD TO THE DISC BRAKE ACTUATOR CAN CONTACT THE AIR BAG SUPPORT GUSSET DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND BECOME JAMMED AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE BRAKE WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES THEIR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

The risk

SINCE THIS IS A STEERING AXLE, UNWANTED APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REWORK THE BRAKE LEVERS ON THE SUBJECT BUSES.

ZF IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL.

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, 1998

Built from January 8, 1996 to June 22, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.