Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
VI
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V166000
Component Description
Suspension:Front
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Rework The Brake Levers On The Subject Buses.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Orion Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960108
End Of Manufacture
19980622
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31
Date Owners Notified
19980824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
19980720