Recall 05V-058: 2004–2005 Orion VII

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Feb 16, 2005, covering about 59 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-058
Report date
Feb 16, 2005
Vehicles affected
59
Owners notified
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The problem

On certain transit busses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.

The risk

In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.

The fix

Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.

Notes

Arvinmeritor recall no. C5aa.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number05V058000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Orion VII2004, 2005All 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 05V-058?

On certain transit busses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.

How is recall 05V-058 fixed?

Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.

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.