NHTSA Recall 05V058000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V058000; Date: Feb. 16, 2005
In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Orion VII; 2005 Orion VII
Component: Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 59
Recall Summary:
On certain transit busses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
How to Fix:
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.
Recall Notes:
Arvinmeritor recall no. C5aa. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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