Orion II: Steering

Affects Orion II · 1985–1994 — about 197 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: 21' AND 25' BUSES FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF DISABLED PERSONS. THE STEERING LEVER ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FAIL FROM FATIGUE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT ON STOPS AND RELIEF VALVE FOR SETTING THE MAXIMUM STEERING ANGLE AS WELL AS INCORRECT TORQUE ON THE STUDS AND NUTS WHICH ASSEMBLE THE STEERING LEVER. STEERING LEVER FAILURE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: STEERING LEVERS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND REPLACED IF REQUIRED. VEHICLES WILL BE MONITORED BY A THOROUGH AND PERIODIC MAINTENANCE INSPECTION.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational