NHTSA Recall 03V063000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V063000; Date: Feb. 24, 2003
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Orion VI
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 416
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engine configurations, a hydraulic motor used to drive the engine cooling fan motor has two hoses connected to it, including a high pressure input hose. The high pressure hose is constructed with reusable or crimp ends. The hydraulic motor is located at the rear of the bus, inside the engine compartment. The end of the hose that is connected to the fan motor has disconnected from the hose connector.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the hydraulic hose assembly. Owner notification began April 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 1-905-403-1111.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 2003
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