| Make : ORION | Model : V | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19950626 - 19980415 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V230000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19980415 | Date Received by ODI: 19980917 | Date Added to Database: 19980925 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1068 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS. THE POWER CABLES ARE ROUTED ACROSS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND FASTENED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD. THE CABLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY FASTENED, CHAFFING THE CABLE, AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
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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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