Recall 04V-544: 2002–2004 Orion Orion VII

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Nov 11, 2004, covering about 663 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-544
Report date
Nov 11, 2004
Vehicles affected
663
Owners notified
Sep 30, 2005

The problem

On certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas or diesel engines, the hydraulic cooling fan motor pipes can leak.

The risk

A hydraulic leak which is not attended to readily may continue to provide exposed oil in the engine compartment.

The fix

Dealers will replace the hydraulic pipes with flexible hoses. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on may 17, 2005. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832.

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).

Recall details

ManufacturerORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number04V544000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Orion Orion VII2002, 2003, 2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-544?

On certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas or diesel engines, the hydraulic cooling fan motor pipes can leak.

How is recall 04V-544 fixed?

Dealers will replace the hydraulic pipes with flexible hoses. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on may 17, 2005. The recall began on september 30, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.