1995 ORION V Recall - Campaign #98V230000

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1995 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 1995 ORION V 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 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 1995 ORION V Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER 1995 ORION V Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR 1995 ORION V Recall for STRUCTURE 1995 ORION V Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1995 ORION V Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)