NHTSA Recall 06V211000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V211000; Date: Jun. 14, 2006
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Orion V; 2003 Orion V; 2004 Orion V; 2002 Orion VI; 2003 Orion VI; 2004 Orion VI; 2005 Orion VI
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Affected Units:: 405
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Orion bus recall no. Ddc#06c03. 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.
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