Tank assembly: filling/chargingRecall 97V-207 · Orion vehicles

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 97V-207 covers 211 Orion vehicles for a tank assembly: filling/charging problem, reported to NHTSA on November 14, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2112 models

ReportedNov 14, 1997Owners notified Nov 14, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V207000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) POWERED TRANSIT BUSES. THE SOLENOID VALVE OR CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW CNG TO FLOW WHEN NOT REQUIRED.

The risk

IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WAS PRESENT, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.

What to do

The fix

PERSONNEL WILL GO TO OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CHANGE OUT OF THE RECALLED SOLENOID VALVES.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 14, 1997.OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT VALVE INSTALLED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Orion II1996, 1997

Orion V1996, 1997

Built from November 1, 1996 to November 1, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.