NHTSA Recall 04V543000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V543000; Date: Nov. 12, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Orion Orion Vii; 2003 Orion Orion Vii; 2004 Orion Orion Vii
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 545
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a replacement exhaust blanket. The recall began July 17, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832
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: Jul 17, 2005
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