Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Buses Equipped With Cummins Electronic Control Modules On The L10G Engines, The Ecm Does Not Have The Ability To Detect A Throttle Fail-Safe Engine Shutdown Command. This Could Result In An Unanticipated, Uncommanded Open Throttle Condition Without Warning.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
V
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
04V147000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
If This Event Occurs, The Vehicle Operator Will Not Have Control Of The Engine Speed, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cummins Will Notify The Customers And Replace The Ecm. Owners Should Contact Cummins At 1-800-343-7357 Or Orion At 1-800-658-2871.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Orion Bus Industries Ltd.
Start Of Manufacture
19960201
End Of Manufacture
19981231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
286
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
20040323