Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses Equipped With Challenger 2000 Model 170 Series Alternators. The Positive Power StUD May Not Be Properly Seated In Place Causing A Loose ConneCTIon. This Loose ConneCTIon Causes An Over-Heat Condition When The Alternator Is Under A Load. Also The Material Used To Insulate The Power StUD From The ReCTIfier Can Tear And Cause The Positive Power StUD To Ground To The Alternator Case.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
II
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V189000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
The Alternator Can Get Hot Enough To Catch Fire Which Could Spread To Other Areas Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Alternators.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Orion Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970512
End Of Manufacture
19980602
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45
Date Owners Notified
19980821
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
19980810