Orion Vi 2003
Model Vi made in 2003 by Orion got 4 investigations as well as 1 recall. The car had some investigations: equipment and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2003
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V211000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 405 | MFR | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | 06/14/2006 | 06/14/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50g engines, higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel is conducting the recall (please see 06e028000) and will repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or orion bus at 905-403-7832. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Orion bus recall no. ddc#06c03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| PE10041 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | 10/20/2010 | 11/09/2010 | Hydraulic Auxiliary Pump Fitting Failure | 10V538000 | |
| Odi became aware of a fire involving a washington metro area transit authority (wmata) bus.a wmata contracted vehicle inspection identified the failure of a tapped hydraulic fitting to have caused the fire. orion vi buses were built from 1994 to 2002.this investigation is specific to 1995, 1997-2000 production.daimler bus informed odi that 1994 & 1996 model year buses were either prototypes or sold only in canada; buses built after 2000 had a tee fitting in lieu of the tapped fitting in question.on october 20, 2010 daimler bus informed odi that an internal meeting was planned to discuss the same concern as the one that prompted this investigation.odi agreed to delay formally requesting information; an ir letter was to be mailed on november 9, 2010 if needed. on november 2, 2010 odi received a 573 defect report (recall 10v-538) that addresses the concerns of this investigation.this investigation will be closed.there is no associated ir letter.a copy of the defect report is attached. | ||||||
| PE10041 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | 10/20/2010 | Hydraulic Auxiliary Pump Fitting Failure | |||
| Odi became aware of a fire involving a washinton metro area transit authority (wmata) bus.failing hydraulic fittings may have caused the fire. odi has opened this investigation to assess the matter. | ||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||
| PE10041 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | 10/20/2010 | 11/09/2010 | Hydraulic Auxiliary Pump Fitting Failure | 10V538000 | |
| Odi became aware of a fire involving a washington metro area transit authority (wmata) bus.a wmata contracted vehicle inspection identified the failure of a tapped hydraulic fitting to have caused the fire. orion vi buses were built from 1994 to 2002.this investigation is specific to 1995, 1997-2000 production.daimler bus informed odi that 1994 & 1996 model year buses were either prototypes or sold only in canada; buses built after 2000 had a tee fitting in lieu of the tapped fitting in question.on october 20, 2010 daimler bus informed odi that an internal meeting was planned to discuss the same concern as the one that prompted this investigation.odi agreed to delay formally requesting information; an ir letter was to be mailed on november 9, 2010 if needed. on november 2, 2010 odi received a 573 defect report (recall 10v-538) that addresses the concerns of this investigation.this investigation will be closed.there is no associated ir letter.a copy of the defect report is attached. | ||||||
| PE10041 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | 10/20/2010 | Hydraulic Auxiliary Pump Fitting Failure | |||
| Odi became aware of a fire involving a washinton metro area transit authority (wmata) bus.failing hydraulic fittings may have caused the fire. odi has opened this investigation to assess the matter. | ||||||