NHTSA Recall 98V175000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V175000; Date: Jul. 31, 1998
Excessive movement of the coupling can disengage the two pump shafts, causing loss of power steering.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Orion V; 1998 Orion VI
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
Manufactured by: Orion Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 52
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with sunsource/fauver tandem hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic piston pump is driven by the engine and a shaft out of the back of the pump providing power to the power steering pump. The shafts are connected together with a coupling. This coupling is fitted with two retainer clips which keeps it centered between the two pumps. These buses were shipped missing the coupling retainer clips.
How to Fix:
Dealers are inspecting and retrofitting the couplings on these pumps.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification has begun. All owners have been notified.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 24, 1998
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