NHTSA recall 06V211000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Orion V and 1 more
Reported Jun 14, 2006405 vehicles affectedORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.Maker’s number DDC#06C03Built Apr 1, 2003 – Jun 30, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
The remedy
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.