Orion I 1993
Model I made in 1993 by Orion got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, visibility.
Model 1993
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V024000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | from 11/01/1987 to 04/30/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 3637 | 01/01/2007 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 02/01/2007 | 02/05/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | While 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 Summary | Daimlerchrysler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V217000 | BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 45 | 12/06/1993 | OVSC | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 12/14/1993 | 12/30/1993 | 571 | 207 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | The left hand rearview mirror can be adjusted to a position which interferes with the opening of the emergency exit window located adjacent to the driver position. in such cases, the vehicle is in non-compliance with fmvss no. 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The passengers may be subjected to increased risk ofinjury if an accident occurrs and the emergency exit cannot not be used. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will fix the left rearview mirror arm in a position to allow a clear path for the emergency window to extend: this will operate independent of the adjustment of the mirror head for driver's vision. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual systems; mirrors; fmvss 217.vehicle description: urban transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact bus industries/orion service center at 1-315-768-8108. also, contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||