ORION II 1997: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V207000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| ORION | II | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-11-14 | 1997-11-14 | 1997-11-20 |
Production Dates: 1996-11-01 - 1997-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Commercial Buses NA
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 211
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS "CNG" POWERED TRANSIT BUSES. THE SOLENOID VALVE OR CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW CNG TO FLOW WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.
PERSONNEL WILL GO TO OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CHANGE OUT OF THE RECALLED SOLENOID VALVES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT VALVE INSTALLED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-315-768-8101.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
