Vehicle recall 97V002000 · January 2, 1997
Orion II, V and 1 more model
The subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. In the case of a frontal crash, at more than 20 miles per hour, with the wheelchair position occupied, there is a possibly that the bolt threads tapped into the floor structure would strip allowing movement of the wheelchair barrier.
- Consequence
- Failure of the hardware attachment would allow movement of the wheelchair barrier which could cause injuries, or death of the disabled person or other passengers.
- Remedy
- The existing wheelchair barrier leg mounting bolts will be replaced with new bolts, washers and nuts.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification will begin January 10, 1997. Notes:if you do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-905-625-9510.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 2, 1997
- Filed by
- ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- January 10, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 578
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
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