Vehicle recall 94V062000 · April 5, 1994

1984-1994 Bus Industries Orion II

The steering lever fatigues and fails if proper adjustment is not used on stops and relief valves for setting the maximum steering angle or correct torque is not applied at the…

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Summary: The steering lever fatigues and fails if proper adjustment is not used on stops and relief valves for setting the maximum steering angle or correct torque is not applied at the studs and nuts which assemble the steering lever.
Consequence: Failure of the steering lever can result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for cracks at the steering lever. The lever will be replaced if cracks are found.
Notes: System: steering; linkages.vehicle description: 21' and 25' transit buses used for transporting disabledpeople.note: if your vehicles is presented to an authorized dealer on an agree uponservice date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable time of the remedydoes not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact bus industries AT1-905-625-9510 (canadian company.) also, contact the national highway trafficsafety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V062000
Reported to NHTSA: April 5, 1994
Filed by: BUS INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA
Owner notification: March 28, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 509
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages

Recall 94V062000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Bus Industries Orion II (1984-1994): 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984

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