NHTSARecalled Aug 30, 2004 · #04V425000
ORION/LOOSE REAR AXLE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE WALKING BEAM CONNECTION TO THE REAR SUSPENSION EXHIBITS LOOSE OR BREAKING OF BOLTS DUE TO MISALIGNED SPACERS. THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE TO THE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. THE AXLE MOVES UPWARD CAUSING THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE WHEELWELL. PARTIAL REAR WHEEL AXLE ALIGNMENT IS LOST. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRAKING EFFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL.
Product details
- Product
- ORION/LOOSE REAR AXLE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Model numbers
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- UPCs
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What you should do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPACER WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE PROPER ALIGNMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONFIRM TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.