Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
ORION VII
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
04V543000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A Replacement Exhaust Blanket. The Recall Began July 17, 2005. Owners Should Contact Orion At 905-403-7832
Vehicle Manufacturer
Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
20020101
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
545
Date Owners Notified
20050717
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
20041112