Orion Ii 1999

Model Ii made in 1999 by Orion got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, diesel and steering.

Model 1999

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
01V044002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999V (Vehicle)1600005/22/2001MFRDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA02/21/200102/28/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began may 22, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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