Orion Orion Vii (2004) – 04V544000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Buses Equipped With Compressed Natural Gas Or Diesel Engines, The Hydraulic Cooling Fan Motor Pipes Can Leak.

Make Of Vehicle

ORION

Model Of Vehicle

ORION VII

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

04V544000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Effect Of Defect

A Hydraulic Leak Which Is Not Attended To Readily May Continue To Provide Exposed Oil In The Engine Compartment.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Replace The Hydraulic Pipes With Flexible Hoses. An Interim Owner Notification Letter Was Mailed On May 17, 2005. The Recall Began On September 30, 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

663

Date Owners Notified

20050930

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Date Report Received

20041111

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard