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  NHTSA Recall 04V447000

NHTSA Campaign Id 04V447000; Date: Sep. 13, 2004

This could cause an obstacle, which could result in a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2002 Orion VII 2003 Orion VII 2004 Orion VII

Component: Latches/locks/linkage

Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries Ltd.

Affected Units:: 452

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain buses, the battery storage sliding tray locking toggle was not tightened sufficiently. The battery door can open allowing the battery tray to slide out from the stored position.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect and add a locking pin to keep the battery tray from sliding. Orion has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Customers may also contact orion at 1-905-403-7832.

icon4 Recall 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).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 14, 2004

Also see:

All recalls of Orion vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.