Recall
Orion Vii — 05V058000
NHTSA ID
05V058000
Make
Orion
Model
Vii
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2005-02-16
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
59
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.