Vehicle recall 93V217000 · December 14, 1993

1992-1994 Orion I

The left hand rearview mirror can be adjusted to a position which interferes with the opening of the emergency exit window located adjacent to the driver position.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The left hand rearview mirror can be adjusted to a position which interferes with the opening of the emergency exit window located adjacent to the driver position. In such cases, the vehicle is in non-compliance with FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
Consequence: The passengers may be subjected to increased risk ofinjury if an accident occurrs and the emergency exit cannot not be used.
Remedy: Dealers will fix the left rearview mirror arm in a position to allow a clear path for the emergency window to extend: this will operate independent of the adjustment of the mirror head for driver's vision.
Notes: System: visual systems; mirrors; FMVSS 217.VEHICLE description: urban transit buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact bus industries/orion service center at 1-315-768-8108. Also, contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V217000
Reported to NHTSA: December 14, 1993
Filed by: BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA
Owner notification: December 6, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 45
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 93V217000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Orion I (1992-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992

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