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2004 ORION ORION VII Recall - Campaign #04V543000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 ORION ORION VII RECALL - #04V543000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM

ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INSUFFICIENTLY ACHIEVED WITH THE COMPONENT SUPPLIED. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE AND THE EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INCORRECTLY EVALUATED FOR THE SUPPLIED BLANKET.

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Vehicle 2004 ORION ORION VII
Manufacturer ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
Manufactured between 1/1/2002 - 12/31/2004
Recalled on 11/16/2004
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 7/17/2005
# Affected 545
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Description ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INSUFFICIENTLY ACHIEVED WITH THE COMPONENT SUPPLIED. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE AND THE EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INCORRECTLY EVALUATED FOR THE SUPPLIED BLANKET.
Consequences THE EXHAUST BLANKET CAN BE DEGRADED AND LOSE INSULATING VALUE. SURROUNDING COMPONENTS CAN DEGRADE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE EFFECT ON WIRES AND HOSES.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT EXHAUST BLANKET. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2004 ORION ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
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