2002 ORION VII RECALL - #04V411000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, MODEL ALT823D, P/N 1273147, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 304, 'COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINER INTEGRITY.' THE NGV CONTAINER'S PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL TO TIMELY AND FULLY ACTIVATE AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 ORION VII |
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| Manufacturer |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2002 - 6/25/2004 |
| Recalled on |
8/24/2004 |
| Influenced by |
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
252 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, MODEL ALT823D, P/N 1273147, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 304, 'COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINER INTEGRITY.' THE NGV CONTAINER'S PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL TO TIMELY AND FULLY ACTIVATE AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
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 COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS OF THE BUS OR TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES WILL NOTIFY THE ORION BUS OWNERS. STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A FINALIZED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SCI AT 1-909-444-2503 OR ORION AT 1-905-403-7832. |
| Notes |
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 ORION VII Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2002 ORION VII Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2002 ORION VII Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2002 ORION VII Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2002 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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