Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Buses Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, “Bus Emergency Exits And Window Retention And Release.” The Handle Pull Force Exceeds The 89N Force To Release The Emergency Window. Additional Force Is Required To Release The Window.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
II
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
03V120000
Component Description
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash, An Occupant May Have Difficulty Opening The Emergency Exit Window, Increasing The Risk Of Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair These Windows. Owner Notification Began June 1, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Orion At 1-800-492-2116.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Orion Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950101
End Of Manufacture
20021231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4191
Date Owners Notified
20030602
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
20030327
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217