1998 ORION VI RECALL - #04V147000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 ORION VI |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1998 - 5/1/1998 |
| Recalled on |
3/26/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
286 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 ORION VI Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1998 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
1998 ORION VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1998 ORION VI Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1998 ORION VI Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 ORION VI Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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