| Make : ORION | Model : II | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970512 - 19980602 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V189000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980821 | Date Received by ODI: 19980810 | Date Added to Database: 19980827 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CHALLENGER 2000 MODEL 170 SERIES ALTERNATORS. THE POSITIVE POWER STUD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEATED IN PLACE CAUSING A LOOSE CONNECTION. THIS LOOSE CONNECTION CAUSES AN OVER-HEAT CONDITION WHEN THE ALTERNATOR IS UNDER A LOAD. ALSO THE MATERIAL USED TO INSULATE THE POWER STUD FROM THE RECTIFIER CAN TEAR AND CAUSE THE POSITIVE POWER STUD TO GROUND TO THE ALTERNATOR CASE. |
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Consequence:
THE ALTERNATOR CAN GET HOT ENOUGH TO CATCH FIRE WHICH COULD SPREAD TO OTHER AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE ALTERNATORS. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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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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