Spindle: armRecall 98V-331 · 1996–1997 Orion VI

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 98V-331 covers 20 1996–1997 Orion VI for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 22, 1998.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected201 model

ReportedDec 22, 1998Owners notified Dec 22, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 98V331000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAVE THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 22, 1998. 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 AT 1-905-403-1111.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 VI1996, 1997

Built from December 1, 1996 to June 30, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.