Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V166000

Suspension: front

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-07-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V166000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
31
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-20
Owners notified
1998-08-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH ZF FRONT AXLES EQUIPPED WITH LUCAS DISC BRAKES. THE BRAKE LEVER CONNECTING THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSHROD TO THE DISC BRAKE ACTUATOR CAN CONTACT THE AIR BAG SUPPORT GUSSET DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND BECOME JAMMED AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE BRAKE WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES THEIR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL.

Safety risk

SINCE THIS IS A STEERING AXLE, UNWANTED APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REWORK THE BRAKE LEVERS ON THE SUBJECT BUSES.

Notes

ZF IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
ORION VI1998 1997 1996

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.