8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1998-09-25
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheel chair barriers. The wheel chair barriers are attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. In the case of a frontal crash, with the wheel chair position occupied, the bolt threads could strip allowing movement of the wheel chair barrier.
Consequence
This condition could allow movement of the wheel chair which could cause personal injury, or death, to the wheel chair occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the existing wheel chair barrier leg mounting bolts with new bolts, nuts and washers.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during october 1998. 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 1-905-403-1111.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 1998-09-25
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with electric engine starters. The power cables are routed across the back of the engine and fastened to the engine bulkhead. The cable may not be adequately fastened, chaffing the cable, and causing an electrical short.
Consequence
This condition could possibly start a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective Action
Dealers rerouted the wiring in the engine compartment.
Notes
Owner notification began april 15, 1998.all owners have been notified.no further action is required on this recall.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
Posted on: 1997-11-20
Description
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) powered transit buses. The solenoid valve or check valve could allow cng to flow when not required.
Consequence
If an ignition source was present, there is a potential for a fire and/or explosion.
Corrective Action
Personnel will go to owners and replace the change out of the recalled solenoid valves.
Notes
Owner notification began november 14, 1997.owners who do not have the free replacement valve installed within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-315-768-8101.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
Posted on: 2007-02-05
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
Consequence
While sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Corrective Action
Daimlerchrysler commercial is working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2004-03-26
Description
On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning.
Consequence
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or orion at 1-800-658-2871.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #6 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2004-11-16
Description
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. During subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
Consequence
During the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. The moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. The recall began may 1, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #7 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 2003-04-01
Description
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #8 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE
Posted on: 2010-01-21
Description
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, throttle; off or front and on or rear selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the rear position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the off or front position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.
Consequence
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .