Orion V, VI: Brakes

Affects Orion V, VI · 1996–1998 — about 236 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MIDLAND BRAKE MAXIBRAKE 1 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE BRAKE CHAMBERS DO NOT HAVE STROKE INDICATORS AS SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: A MODIFICATION KIT WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS WHICH, WHEN INSTALLED, WILL BRING THE BRAKE CHAMBERS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.

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