Orion Ii 1998

Model Ii made in 1998 by Orion got 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and fuel system, diesel.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
98V189000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 05/12/1997 to 06/02/1998V (Vehicle)4508/21/1998ODIDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA08/10/199808/27/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThe alternator can get hot enough to catch fire which could spread to other areas of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these alternators.
NotesOwner 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).
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
01V033005FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 12/01/1998 to 01/01/2000V (Vehicle)927MFRDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA01/29/200103/22/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Consequence SummaryWithout fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. the failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Corrective SummaryOrion will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
05V079000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. V (Vehicle)302ODIDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA03/02/200503/09/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition. potential lift pump failure modes include: brush wear out, bushing failure, rotor tab insert failure, or any other failure mode that would cause the fuel pumping element to stop spinning.
Consequence SummaryIf the fuel lift pump pumping element stops spinning and the fuel pumping vanes stop in a location which blocks fuel flow through the lift pump, the engine will be starved of fuel. fuel starvation could cause low engine power, engine misfire, or engine stall. prior to the engine stalling, the operator could experience low engine power, engine misfire, and/or dash-mounted fault lamp illumination.
Corrective SummaryCummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
10V015000DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 02/01/1992 to 05/31/2009V (Vehicle)148504/01/2010MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/21/201001/21/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. the morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, throttle; off or front and on or rear selecting the active engine control station. if a person operating the engine from the rear position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the off or front position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.
Consequence SummaryThe bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
03V120000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/1995 to 12/31/2002V (Vehicle)419106/02/2003OVSCDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA03/27/200304/01/2003571217
Defect SummaryCertain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217,
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SQ98013DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA07/16/199809/29/1998BATTERY CABLE ABRADING TRANSMISSION HOSE
 Orion issued a tsb informing dealers to inspect for missing battery cable cleats (straps).