NHTSA recall 09V215000
Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Orion Vii
Reported Jun 11, 2009286 vehicles affectedDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 09-182Built Jan 1, 2008 – Apr 30, 2009
The defect
Orion IS recalling 286 model year 2007 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between december 2007 and april 2009. the bond of the glass to the aluminum frame of the passenger windows IS not adequate enough to hold the window attached to the frame.
The risk
The window could dislodge from the bus while in operation, possibly becoming a road hazard to other motorists which could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Orion will notify owners and the moving window portion will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin on or before july 15, 2009. owners may contact hehr international at 1-989-845-3067 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.