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1985 Orion Bus Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1985 Orion Bus in Canada.

Ref #1993-021 Campaign : N/D
1993-03-01 505 units

Engine

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WILLIAMS ELECTRONIC ACCELERATOR PEDALS MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. IF BOTH SPRINGS SHOULD FAIL, THE PEDAL WILL NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION AND AND AN UNINTENDED FULL THROTTLE CONDITION MAY OCCUR, WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: A MODIFICATION KIT WHICH INCLUDES PROPERLY HEAT TREATED SPRINGS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1986-099 Campaign : N/D
1986-09-10 10 units

Engine

Issue Description

THE FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDER USED ON SOME 6 AND 8V-92 SERIES RIGHT HAND ROTATION COACH ENGINES WAS ASSEMBLED IMPROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A BENT AND/OR BROKEN AIR CYLINDER ASSEMBLY.IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, ERRATIC ENGINE SPEED OR THE INABILITY TO SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE COULD RESULT,AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: FAST IDLE AIR CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED. NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (engine) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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