2002–2005 Orion VI & 2002–2004 Orion V recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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 fix
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.
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
- 06V211000
- Manufacturer recall #
- DDC#06C03
- Manufacturer
- ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Vehicles affected
- 405
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Apr 1, 2003 – Jun 30, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Orion bus recall no. Ddc#06C03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.