NHTSA recall 04V447000
Latches/locks/linkages
Orion Vii
Reported Sep 13, 2004452 vehicles affectedORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.Built Jan 1, 2002 – Aug 31, 2004
The defect
On certain buses, the battery storage sliding tray locking toggle was not tightened sufficiently. the battery door can open allowing the battery tray to slide out from the stored position.
The risk
This could cause an obstacle, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and add a locking pin to keep the battery tray from sliding. orion has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. customers may also contact orion at 1-905-403-7832.