Recall
Orion Vii — 04V425000
NHTSA ID
04V425000
Make
Orion
Model
Vii
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-08-30
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
155
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE WALKING BEAM CONNECTION TO THE REAR SUSPENSION EXHIBITS LOOSE OR BREAKING OF BOLTS DUE TO MISALIGNED SPACERS.
Consequence
THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE TO THE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. THE AXLE MOVES UPWARD CAUSING THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE WHEELWELL. PARTIAL REAR WHEEL AXLE ALIGNMENT IS LOST. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRAKING EFFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPACER WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE PROPER ALIGNMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONFIRM TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.