Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
VII
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V058000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20041002
End Of Manufacture
20041201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
59
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
20050216