Defect Description For Recall
Certain Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Containers, Model Alt823D, P/N 1273147, Equipped On Certain 2003 And 2004 Orion Vii Buses. The Nvg Container’S Pressure Relief Devices Fail To Timely And Fully Activate As Required By Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 304, Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Container Integrity.
Make Of Vehicle
SCI
Model Of Vehicle
ALT823D
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04E038000
Component Description
Fuel System, Other:Storage
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Vehicle Fire With The Fuel System Roof Enclosure Removed Or Opened, The Fuel Container’S Pressure Relief Devices May Not Activate As They Are Designed To Do And The Fuel Container Could Rupture And Explode. Such An Explosion, If It Were To Occur, Could Cause Serious Injuries Or Death To Occupants Of The Bus Or To Persons Outside The Bus.
Fix Defect
Structural Composites Will Replace The Pressure Relief Valve Free Of Charge. Structural Composites Is Expected To Notify The Owners Of Affected Orion Vii Buses In June 2004. The Recall Began February 2005.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Structural Composites Industries
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2030
Date Owners Notified
20050210
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Structural Composites Industries
Date Report Received
20040520
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
304