Orion Bus Industries Ltd. | NHTSA Recall #04V545000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V545000 by Orion Bus Industries Ltd.. Includes 2,045 affected units, ORION/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY WINDOW, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. the moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. the recall began may 1, 2005. owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V545000
Manufacturer: Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Report Received Date: 2004-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Orion/fmvss 217/emergency window
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 2,045

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
Consequence Summary: During the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. the moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. the recall began may 1, 2005. owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-w7yg~bt5q_ryac
NHTSA ID: 04V545000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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