2004 Orion VII recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain buses, the assembly of the walking beam connection to the rear suspension exhibits loose or breaking of bolts due to misaligned spacers.
💥 The risk
The bolts attaching the rear axle to the walking beam suspension CAN break. The axle moves upward causing the tire to contact the wheelwell. Partial rear wheel axle alignment is lost. The vehicle exhibits a braking effect on the rear wheel.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the spacer with one that will provide proper alignment where needed and confirm torque. The recall began july 14, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 1-905-403-7832.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V425000
- Manufacturer
- ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Vehicles affected
- 155
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 14, 2005
- Built
- Jan 1, 2004 – Aug 31, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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).