Vehicle recall 04V447000 · September 13, 2004
2002-2004 Orion VII
On certain buses, the battery storage sliding tray locking toggle was not tightened sufficiently.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- This could cause an obstacle, which could result in a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V447000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 2004
- Filed by
- ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Owner notification
- December 14, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 452
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles covered
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