Vehicle speed control: linkagesRecall 96V-141 · 1994 Tmi Orion II
TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC recall 96V-141 covers 21 1994 Tmi Orion II for a vehicle speed control: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1994 to September 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.