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NHTSA recall 96V141000

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Tmi Orion II

Reported Jul 23, 199621 vehicles affectedTRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INCBuilt Jan 1, 1994 – Sep 1, 1994

The defect

Temperature problems are occurring when these buses are operating on compressed natural gas.

The risk

Fires can occur resulting in serious injury or death.

The remedy

Owners will thoroughly inspect the engine compartments on these vehicles. the main engine module will be removed, and engines will be inspected for any of the following: (1) exhaust gas leakage; (2) damage to the manifold; (3) improper manifold installation; (4) any damage to or degradation of insulation or electrical wiring; or (5) damage to any other engine components. Transit owners should not operate these vehicles until all engine compartments have been inspected.

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Vehicles in this recall

Tmi Orion II
1994

Notes

System: fuel. Vehicle description: dual fuel (gasoline and compressed natural gas) transit buses equipped with general motors 427 engines. Owner notification: owner notification will begin immediately. Note: owners who require assistance and support from tmi should contact orion bus industries at 1-315-768-8101. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.