Orion 1995–1998 Electrical System recall
Recalled September 17, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V230000 · Orion
Hazard
THIS CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Units
1,068 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC ENGINE STARTERS. THE POWER CABLES ARE ROUTED ACROSS THE BACK OF THE ENGINE AND FASTENED TO THE ENGINE BULKHEAD. THE CABLE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY FASTENED, CHAFFING THE CABLE, AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
What to do
DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Product
Orion V
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Commercial Buses NA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →