NHTSA Recall 07V024000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,637 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Orion I.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V024000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | February 1, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 1, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
Safety risk
While sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Remedy
Daimlerchrysler commercial is working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V024000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Orion I | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Orion V | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
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.