Orion/wheel chair barrier
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheel chair barriers. the wheel chair barriers are attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. in the case of a frontal crash, with the wheel chair position occupied, the bolt threads could strip allowing movement of the wheel chair barrier.
Safety Consequence
This condition could allow movement of the wheel chair which could cause personal injury, or death, to the wheel chair occupant.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the existing wheel chair barrier leg mounting bolts with new bolts, nuts and washers.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Daimler Commercial Buses Na or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 98V210000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 98V210000?
NHTSA recall 98V210000 was issued by Daimler Commercial Buses Na on September 21, 1998. It addresses: Orion/wheel chair barrier. The recall affects approximately 723 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 98V210000 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.