Orion VI: Brakes

The hazard

NOTE: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ZF FRONT AXLES AND LUCAS DISC BRAKES. THE BRAKE LEVER CONNECTING THE BRAKE CHAMBER PUSHROD TO THE DISC BRAKE ACTUATOR CAN JAM AGAINST THE AIR BAG SUPPORT GUSSET DURING APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES AND WILL NOT RELEASE THE BRAKE WHEN THE DRIVER REMOVES THEIR FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE UNWANTED APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE ON A STEERING AXLE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF THE LOCKED WHEEL AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: BRAKE LEVERS WILL BE REWORKED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

What to do

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