Make : ORION | Model : V | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19961101 - 19971101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V207000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19971114 | Date Received by ODI: 19971114 | Date Added to Database: 19971120 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 211 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) POWERED TRANSIT BUSES. THE SOLENOID VALVE OR CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW CNG TO FLOW WHEN NOT REQUIRED. |
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Consequence:
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
PERSONNEL WILL GO TO OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CHANGE OUT OF THE RECALLED SOLENOID VALVES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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