| Make : ORION | Model : ORION VII | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20020101 - 20041231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V543000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20041112 | Date Added to Database: 20041116 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 545 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INSUFFICIENTLY ACHIEVED WITH THE COMPONENT SUPPLIED. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE AND THE EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INCORRECTLY EVALUATED FOR THE SUPPLIED BLANKET. |
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Consequence:
THE EXHAUST BLANKET CAN BE DEGRADED AND LOSE INSULATING VALUE. SURROUNDING COMPONENTS CAN DEGRADE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE EFFECT ON WIRES AND HOSES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT EXHAUST BLANKET. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832 |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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