Orion 1996–1997 Steering recall
Recalled August 28, 1997 · NHTSA recall 97V129000 · Orion
Hazard
FAILURE OF THE STEERING ARM LEAVES THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.
Units
20 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. DUE TO MACHINING AND CASTING VARIANCES, TWO OF THE STEERING RELAY ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES CAN FRACTURE.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.
Product
Orion VI
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Commercial Buses NA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →