NHTSA Recall 04V545000: Structure
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,045 vehicles. It affects 1994–2004 Orion V.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V545000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received | November 15, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 1, 2005 |
| 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." during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. The moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. The recall began may 1, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.
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 04V545000
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.