BUS INDUSTRIES ORION II 1990: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V062000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUS INDUSTRIES | ORION II | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1994-03-28 | 1994-04-05 | 1994-04-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: BUS & TRUCK SUPPLY CO.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 509
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING LEVER FATIGUES AND FAILS IF PROPER ADJUSTMENT IS NOT USED ON STOPS AND RELIEF VALVES FOR SETTING THE MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE OR CORRECT TORQUE IS NOT APPLIED AT THE STUDS AND NUTS WHICH ASSEMBLE THE STEERING LEVER.
FAILURE OF THE STEERING LEVER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AT THE STEERING LEVER. THE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED IF CRACKS ARE FOUND.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 21' AND 25' TRANSIT BUSES USED FOR TRANSPORTING DISABLEDPEOPLE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLES IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREE UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED IN A REASONABLE TIME OF THE REMEDYDOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT BUS INDUSTRIES AT1-905-625-9510 'CANADIAN COMPANY.' ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFICSAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
