Recall 05V026000: 1998–1999 Orion V and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 1, 2005

Manufacturer

Orion bus industries ltd.

Potentially affected

207vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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 transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

Possible consequence

In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.

Remedy

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners may contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or orion at 905-403-7832.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Orion V0 complaints
• 1999 Orion V0 complaints
• 1998 Orion VI0 complaints