2002 Orion Vi
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2002 Orion Vi. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 2002 Orion Vi. Newest first.
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"…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
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.
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