Electrical system: wiringRecall 98V-230 · 1995–1998 Orion V
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 98V-230 covers 1,068 1995–1998 Orion V for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V230000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The fix
DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.