Orion Ii 1997
Model Ii made in 1997 by Orion got 1 investigation as well as 3 recalls. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, other.
Model 1997
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
98V189000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 05/12/1997 to 06/02/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 45 | 08/21/1998 | ODI | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 08/10/1998 | 08/27/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The alternator can get hot enough to catch fire which could spread to other areas of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these alternators. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact north power llc at 1-716-492-2278 or orion bus at 1-905-403-1111.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLING/CHARGING | ||||||||||||||||
97V207000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 11/01/1996 to 11/01/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 211 | 11/14/1997 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 11/14/1997 | 11/20/1997 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) powered transit buses. the solenoid valve or check valve could allow cng to flow when not required. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If an ignition source was present, there is a potential for a fire and/or explosion. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Personnel will go to owners and replace the change out of the recalled solenoid valves. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began november 14, 1997.owners who do not have the free replacement valve installed within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-315-768-8101.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
03V120000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/1995 to 12/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 4191 | 06/02/2003 | OVSC | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 03/27/2003 | 04/01/2003 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will repair these windows. owner notification began june 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
SQ98013 | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 07/16/1998 | 09/29/1998 | BATTERY CABLE ABRADING TRANSMISSION HOSE | ||
Orion issued a tsb informing dealers to inspect for missing battery cable cleats (straps). |