ORION VI 1997: SUSPENSION:FRONT
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V166000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ORION | VI | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-08-24 | 1998-07-20 | 1998-07-22 |
Production Dates: 1996-01-08 - 1998-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Commercial Buses NA
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 31
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REWORK THE BRAKE LEVERS ON THE SUBJECT BUSES.
ZF IS HANDLING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL.
