Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V120000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-03-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V120000

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Component
Visibility: glass, side/rear
Manufacturer
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,191
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-27
Owners notified
2003-06-02

Defect description

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE HANDLE PULL FORCE EXCEEDS THE 89N FORCE TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY WINDOW. ADDITIONAL FORCE IS REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE WINDOW.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 2003. 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 1-800-492-2116.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

21 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
ORION II2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
ORION V2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
ORION VI2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.