NHTSA recall 09V412000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Orion V
Reported Oct 20, 2009983 vehicles affectedDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jan 1, 2001 – May 30, 2009
The defect
Daimler buses IS recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger and pinch, press, or crush the passenger's feet.
The risk
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
The remedy
Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. please see lift-u's defect report 09e-051. the safety recall began on october 29, 2009. owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.