Recall
Orion Vi — 98V331000
NHTSA ID
98V331000
Make
Orion
Model
Vi
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1998-12-22
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
20
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LOW-FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CAST STEEL STEERING RELAY ARM. THE STEERING ARMS CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAVE THE BUS WITH NO STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE STEERING ARMS.