Orion I 1987

Model I made in 1987 by Orion got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, equipment.

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
07V024000DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NAfrom 11/01/1987 to 04/30/1998V (Vehicle)363701/01/2007MFRDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA02/01/200702/05/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
Consequence SummaryWhile sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Corrective SummaryDaimlerchrysler commercial is working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
89V084000BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICAfrom 01/01/1977 to 01/01/1988V (Vehicle)131106/10/1989OVSCDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA05/19/198906/09/1989571217
Defect SummaryEmergency exit label is missing on entrance door and/or exit door for use as emergency exit. push out window instruction label does not start with the words emergency exit.
Consequence SummaryBuses are not in compliance with fmvss 217.
Corrective SummaryInstall missing labels and replace incorrect labels.
NotesSystem: emergency exit labeling/fmvss 217.vehicle description: urban and suburban transit buses.