Recall 04V543000: 2002–2004 Orion Orion

Report received

Nov 12, 2004

Manufacturer

Orion bus industries ltd.

Potentially affected

545vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2002 Orion Orion0 complaints
• 2003 Orion Orion0 complaints
• 2004 Orion Orion0 complaints