NHTSA Recall 97V002000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V002000; Date: Jan. 2, 1997
Failure of the hardware attachment would allow movement of the wheelchair barrier which could cause injuries, or death of the disabled person or other passengers.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Orion II; 1996 Orion II; 1995 Orion V; 1996 Orion V; 1995 Orion VI; 1996 Orion VI
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 578
Recall Summary:
The subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. In the case of a frontal crash, at more than 20 miles per hour, with the wheelchair position occupied, there is a possibly that the bolt threads tapped into the floor structure would strip allowing movement of the wheelchair barrier.
How to Fix:
The existing wheelchair barrier leg mounting bolts will be replaced with new bolts, washers and nuts.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 10, 1997. Notes:if you do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-905-625-9510. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 10, 1997
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