Recall 03V-120: 1995–2001 Orion II, 1995–2001 Orion V and 1 more
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Mar 27, 2003, covering about 4,191 vehicles.
The problem
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." the handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional force is required to release the window.
The risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Glass, Side/Rear |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 03V120000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Orion II | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Orion V | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Orion VI | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 03V-120?
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." the handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional force is required to release the window.
How is recall 03V-120 fixed?
Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.