1996 ORION V RECALL - #98V230000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS. THE POWER CABLES ARE ROUTED ACROSS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND FASTENED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD. THE CABLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY FASTENED, CHAFFING THE CABLE, AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
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| Vehicle |
1996 ORION V |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/26/1995 - 4/15/1998 |
| Recalled on |
9/25/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
4/15/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,068 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS. THE POWER CABLES ARE ROUTED ACROSS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND FASTENED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD. THE CABLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY FASTENED, CHAFFING THE CABLE, AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL. |
| See also |
1996 ORION V Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1996 ORION V Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLING/CHARGING
1996 ORION V Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS
1996 ORION V Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1996 ORION V Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1996 ORION V Recall for STRUCTURE
1996 ORION V Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1996 ORION V Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
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