| Make : BUS INDUSTRIES | Model : ORION II | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V062000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940328 | Date Received by ODI: 19940405 | Date Added to Database: 19940413 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUS & TRUCK SUPPLY CO. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 509 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING LEVER FATIGUES AND FAILS IF PROPER ADJUSTMENT IS NOT USED ON STOPS AND RELIEF VALVES FOR SETTING THE MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE OR CORRECT TORQUE IS NOT APPLIED AT THE STUDS AND NUTS WHICH ASSEMBLE THE STEERING LEVER. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF THE STEERING LEVER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CRACKS AT THE STEERING LEVER. THE LEVER WILL BE REPLACED IF CRACKS ARE FOUND. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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