NHTSA Recall 05V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V026000; Date: Feb. 1, 2005
In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Orion V; 1999 Orion V; 1998 Orion VI
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 207
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
How to Fix:
Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners may contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or orion at 905-403-7832.
Recall Notes:
Orion & detroit diesel recall no. 04c-2. Customers 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 1, 2007
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