Recall 04V425000: 2004 Orion VII

Report received

Aug 30, 2004

Manufacturer

Orion bus industries ltd.

Potentially affected

155vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain buses, the assembly of the walking beam connection to the rear suspension exhibits loose or breaking of bolts due to misaligned spacers.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Orion VII0 complaints