NHTSA Recall 03V120000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,191 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Orion II.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V120000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | March 27, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 2, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional force is required to release the window.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V120000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Orion II | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Orion V | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Orion VI | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.