| Make : ORION | Model : V | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980203 - 19980626 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V175000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980724 | Date Received by ODI: 19980731 | Date Added to Database: 19980731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 52 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SUNSOURCE/FAUVER TANDEM HYDRAULIC PUMPS. THE HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP IS DRIVEN BY THE ENGINE AND A SHAFT OUT OF THE BACK OF THE PUMP PROVIDING POWER TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE SHAFTS ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER WITH A COUPLING. THIS COUPLING IS FITTED WITH TWO RETAINER CLIPS WHICH KEEPS IT CENTERED BETWEEN THE TWO PUMPS. THESE BUSES WERE SHIPPED MISSING THE COUPLING RETAINER CLIPS. |
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Consequence:
EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE COUPLING CAN DISENGAGE THE TWO PUMP SHAFTS, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS ARE INSPECTING AND RETROFITTING THE COUPLINGS ON THESE PUMPS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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