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NHTSA 03V063📅 Mar 5, 2003

2002 Orion VI recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

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 compartment. The end of the hose that is connected to the fan motor has disconnected from the hose connector.

💥 The risk

See NHTSA details.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V063000
Manufacturer recall #
ORB-03-01
Manufacturer
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
416
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 1, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V063 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V063?

2002 Orion VI. 416 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Orion dealer to book the free repair.