Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2003 Orion V in Canada.
On certain buses, the LED sign, mounted to the side of the bus to display destination message, could suffer electronic circuit board corrosion. This could cause an electrical short circuit, which could result in a fire causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Luminator will replace the electrical circuit connector board.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain buses equipped with Lift-U wheelchair lift systems, the outboard ramp barrier of the platform lift could inadvertently fold towards a lift occupant and pinch their feet. This could cause personal injury including a cut and/or twisted foot. Correction: Dealers will replace the printed circuit board inside the wheelchair lift control box.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 217. During subsequent closing of an emergency exit, the moving window frame interferes with the frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame. During the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency. Correction: Once verified that the window is subject to an over-shut condition, the jammed window frame is released by prying from the outside to release the interference and remedied by installing two aluminium blocks each attached by two screws.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
On certain vehicles, the red handles on the emergency windows may require excessive pull force in order to release the window in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. Correction: Dealer will affect repairs.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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