Investigation PE04071: 2002–2004 Orion Orion

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Oct 13, 2004

Closed

Jan 25, 2005

Model years

2002–2004

Subject

Deteriorating exhaust thermal blanket

Component: Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary

This investigation was opened after odi visited a transit fleet facility and noticed a bus that had experienced an engine compartment fire.further examination of other buses indicated that the exhaust system thermal blankets were deteriorating and may have been responsible for the thermal event.as a result of odi?s investigation, orion has agreed to conduct a safety recall to replace the thermal blankets with blankets having a higher thermal rating and designed to provide a slip-overlap fit between the three blankets. This allows maximum coverage of the exhaust system by the thermal blankets.a copy of the recall is attached.orion's proposed actionresolves the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation is closed.

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.