1988 Orion I
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Orion I. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1988 Orion I. Newest first.
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it IS possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
While sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Remedy
Daimlerchrysler commercial IS working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
Emergency exit label IS missing on entrance door and/or exit door for use as emergency exit. push out window instruction label does not start with the words emergency exit.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Buses are not in compliance with fmvss 217.
Remedy
Install missing labels and replace incorrect labels.
Every Orion I model year
Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.