Investigation PE03048: 2002–2004 Orion Orion

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Oct 17, 2003

Closed

Feb 6, 2004

Model years

2002–2004

Subject

Overheated exhaust components

Component: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Summary

Orion bus is unaware of anyother owner reports of exhaust system flex pipe failures and believes that the reported failureis a single, isolated incident.the manufacturer of the flex pipe stated that they have sold 250,ooo unitsand no otherfailures have been reported.they believe the complaint vehicle was an isolated incident. Based on orion's data, odi field work,and the lack of any other identifed failures, a safety related defect trend does not exist at this time and further use of agency resources are unwarranted.the closing of this investigation does not consitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exist.the agency reserves the right to take further action on the vehicles in the future if warranted by the circumstances.odi will continue to monitor field reports and take appropriate action if indicated.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.