Recalls for 2002 Orion Vi

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Posted on: 2006-06-14
Description
On certain buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50g engines, higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator.

Consequence
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.

Corrective Action
Detroit diesel is conducting the recall (please see 06e028000) and will repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.

Notes
Orion bus recall no. Ddc#06c03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE

Posted on: 2003-03-05
Description
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engine configurations, a hydraulic motor used to drive the engine cooling fan motor has two hoses connected to it, including a high pressure input hose. The high pressure hose is constructed with reusable or crimp ends. The hydraulic motor is located at the rear of the bus, inside the engine compartment. The end of the hose that is connected to the fan motor has disconnected from the hose connector.

Consequence

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hydraulic hose assembly. Owner notification began april 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 1-905-403-1111.

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).

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

Posted on: 2010-01-21
Description
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, throttle; off or front and on or rear selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the rear position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the off or front position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.

Consequence
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .