No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 3 times.
3 safety recalls
Part 573 reports
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System04V543000
Filed Nov 12, 2004545 vehiclesOrion Bus Industries Ltd.
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT EXHAUST BLANKET. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan04V544000
Filed Nov 11, 2004663 vehiclesOrion Bus Industries Ltd.
Defect. ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS OR DIESEL ENGINES, THE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN MOTOR PIPES CAN LEAK.
Risk. A HYDRAULIC LEAK WHICH IS NOT ATTENDED TO READILY MAY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EXPOSED OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC PIPES WITH FLEXIBLE HOSES. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER WAS MAILED ON MAY 17, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832.
Fuel System, Other › Storage04E038000
Filed May 20, 20042,030 vehiclesStructural Composites Industries
Defect. CERTAIN COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, MODEL ALT823D, P/N 1273147, EQUIPPED ON CERTAIN 2003 AND 2004 ORION VII BUSES. THE NVG CONTAINER'S PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL TO TIMELY AND FULLY ACTIVATE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 304, COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINER INTEGRITY.
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE FIRE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM ROOF ENCLOSURE REMOVED OR OPENED, THE FUEL CONTAINER'S PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO DO AND THE FUEL CONTAINER COULD RUPTURE AND EXPLODE. SUCH AN EXPLOSION, IF IT WERE TO OCCUR, COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS OF THE BUS OR TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE BUS.
Remedy. STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES WILL REPLACE THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES IS EXPECTED TO NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF AFFECTED ORION VII BUSES IN JUNE 2004. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 2005.
No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.
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Most recent recall on file: Nov 12, 2004. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.