3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Posted on: 1998-08-27
Description
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with challenger 2000 model 170 series alternators. The positive power stud may not be properly seated in place causing a loose connection. This loose connection causes an over-heat condition when the alternator is under a load. Also the material used to insulate the power stud from the rectifier can tear and cause the positive power stud to ground to the alternator case.
Consequence
The alternator can get hot enough to catch fire which could spread to other areas of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these alternators.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact north power llc at 1-716-492-2278 or orion bus at 1-905-403-1111.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING
Posted on: 1997-11-20
Description
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) powered transit buses. The solenoid valve or check valve could allow cng to flow when not required.
Consequence
If an ignition source was present, there is a potential for a fire and/or explosion.
Corrective Action
Personnel will go to owners and replace the change out of the recalled solenoid valves.
Notes
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.
DEFECT #3 - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Posted on: 2003-04-01
Description
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. The handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional force is required to release the window.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.
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).