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1992 ORION I

2 recalls — 2 complaints

07V024000 Feb 1, 2007
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Defect Description
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
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.
Remedy
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.
3,637 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA
93V217000 Dec 14, 1993
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
Defect Description
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
THE PASSENGERS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OFINJURY IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRS AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT CANNOT NOT BE USED.
Remedy
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.
45 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES2
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Jan 18, 1995
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601443)*SD
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES Jul 11, 1996
Incident date: Apr 14, 1995
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (2ND VEHICLE ON 484245)*SD

ORION I — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ORION I across all model years (1977–1994).

22 Total Recalls
2 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ORION I — Year by Year

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1992 (current) 2 2
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