Recall 98V121001: 1996 Orion V and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 17, 1998

Manufacturer

Orion bus industries, inc.

Potentially affected

20vehicles

Model years

1996

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

Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with maxibrake I actuators, type 20, type 24, type 30, and type 36. These brake actuators do not have an overstroke indicator. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

Possible consequence

This condition can lead to reduced brake output if the brakes or not properly adjusted or when it is used without an automatic brake adjusting mechanism.

Remedy

Midland will provide owners with a modification kit which will make the brake system compliant.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Orion V0 complaints
• 1996 Orion VI0 complaints