| Make : TMI | Model : ORION II | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19940101 - 19940901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V141000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960729 | Date Received by ODI: 19960723 | Date Added to Database: 19960724 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 21 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
TEMPERATURE PROBLEMS ARE OCCURRING WHEN THESE BUSES ARE OPERATING ON COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS. |
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Consequence:
FIRES CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENTS ON THESE VEHICLES. THE MAIN ENGINE MODULE WILL BE REMOVED, AND ENGINES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE; (2) DAMAGE TO THE MANIFOLD; (3) IMPROPER MANIFOLD INSTALLATION; (4) ANY DAMAGE TO OR DEGRADATION OF INSULATION OR ELECTRICAL WIRING; OR (5) DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. TRANSIT OWNERS SHOULD NOT OPERATE THESE VEHICLES UNTIL ALL ENGINE COMPARTMENTS HAVE BEEN INSPECTED. |
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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 AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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