Orion Vii (2002) – 04V447000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

ORION

Model Of Vehicle

VII

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

04V447000

Component Description

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Effect Of Defect

This Could Cause An Obstacle, Which Could Result In A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Orion Bus Industries Ltd.

Start Of Manufacture

20020101

End Of Manufacture

20040831

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

452

Date Owners Notified

20041214

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Date Report Received

20040913

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard