NHTSA recall 04V543000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Orion Orion Vii
Reported Nov 12, 2004545 vehicles affectedORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.Built Jan 1, 2002 – Dec 31, 2004
The defect
On certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas fuel containers, the thermal properties of the original exhaust blanket were insufficiently achieved with the component supplied. the performance of the exhaust temperature and the exhaust blanket were incorrectly evaluated for the supplied blanket.
The risk
The exhaust blanket can be degraded and lose insulating value. surrounding components can degrade in the engine compartment and can malfunction due to the effect on wires and hoses.
The remedy
Dealers will install a replacement exhaust blanket. the recall began july 17, 2005. owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832