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 1996 Orion Vi in Canada.
On certain buses, a fitting (connected to the hydraulic pump) with an adapter for the wheelchair ramp, could crack and cause hydraulic fluid to leak into the engine compartment. A hydraulic fluid leak could be ignited by the hot turbocharger and result in an engine compartment fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the hydraulic hose and fitting.
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).
On certain vehicles equipped with a Detroit Diesel S-50 engine, the fitting for the high pressure hydraulic cooling fan hose could separate from the cooling fan motor. 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).
On certain vehicles, the case steel roadside steering arms may fail without warning due to casting vatiances. The failure of this steering arm leaves the bus with no steering control. Correction: Cast steel roadside steering arms will be replaced on affected vehicles.
A failure of this component (steering) 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).
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.
A failure of this component (brakes) 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).
NOTE: LOW FLOOR BUSES. THE DRIVER'S SIDE STEERING RELAY ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY FRACTURE AND FAIL. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: STEERING ARMS WILL BE REPLACED.
A failure of this component (steering) 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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