Orion/wheelchair restraints
Defect Summary
The subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. in the case of a frontal crash, at more than 20 miles per hour, with the wheelchair position occupied, there is a possibly that the bolt threads tapped into the floor structure would strip allowing movement of the wheelchair barrier.
Safety Consequence
Failure of the hardware attachment would allow movement of the wheelchair barrier which could cause injuries, or death of the disabled person or other passengers.
Corrective Action
The existing wheelchair barrier leg mounting bolts will be replaced with new bolts, washers and nuts.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Daimler Commercial Buses Na or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 97V002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 97V002000?
NHTSA recall 97V002000 was issued by Daimler Commercial Buses Na on January 2, 1997. It addresses: Orion/wheelchair restraints. The recall affects approximately 578 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Commercial Buses Na dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 97V002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.