Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V242001 Reported September 8, 1999

Orion/lift-u/wheelchair lifts

Q: What is recall 99V242001?

NHTSA recall 99V242001 was issued by Daimler Commercial Buses Na on September 8, 1999. It addresses: Orion/lift-u/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 646 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Daimler Commercial Buses Na · N/A · 646 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V242001

Manufacturer Campaign

OBI-9901

Manufacturer

Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

646

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 8, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses. failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in.

Safety Consequence

This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

Corrective Action

Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Daimler Commercial Buses Na dealer and reference recall ID 99V242001 or campaign OBI-9901.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V242001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V242001?

NHTSA recall 99V242001 was issued by Daimler Commercial Buses Na on September 8, 1999. It addresses: Orion/lift-u/wheelchair lifts. The recall affects approximately 646 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 99V242001 or the manufacturer campaign number OBI-9901. 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.