ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.: Safety Recalls in 2004
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 15, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/FMVSS 217/EMERGENCY WINDOW
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." DURING SUBSEQUENT CLOSING OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT THE MOVING WINDOW FRAME INTERFERES WITH THE JAM FRAME STOP LOCATED IN MID SPAN ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE WINDOW FRAME.
NHTSA ID: 04V545000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,045
Consequence Summary:
DURING THE USE OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, A WINDOW MAY NOT OPEN AFTER APPLYING THE REQUIRED FORCES ALLOWING A PERSON TO ESCAPE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ALUMINUM BLOCKS EACH ATTACHED BY TWO SCREWS. THE MOVING WINDOW FRAME WILL NOT INTERFERE WITH THE JAM FRAME STOP. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832, EXT. 3335.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 12, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/DETERIORATING EXHAUST THERMAL BLANKET
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF THE ORIGINAL EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INSUFFICIENTLY ACHIEVED WITH THE COMPONENT SUPPLIED. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE AND THE EXHAUST BLANKET WERE INCORRECTLY EVALUATED FOR THE SUPPLIED BLANKET.
NHTSA ID: 04V543000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 545
Consequence Summary:
THE EXHAUST BLANKET CAN BE DEGRADED AND LOSE INSULATING VALUE. SURROUNDING COMPONENTS CAN DEGRADE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND CAN MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE EFFECT ON WIRES AND HOSES.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REPLACEMENT EXHAUST BLANKET. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 17, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 905-403-7832
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
November 11, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/HYDRAULIC FAN FITTINGS LEAK
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS OR DIESEL ENGINES, THE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN MOTOR PIPES CAN LEAK.
NHTSA ID: 04V544000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 663
Consequence Summary:
A HYDRAULIC LEAK WHICH IS NOT ATTENDED TO READILY MAY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE EXPOSED OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 19, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/SURE-LOK/WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT
CERTAIN ORION BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN SECUREMENT ASSEMBLIES. THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MAY BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT CAUSING THE LOAD PAWL NOT TO FULLY SEAT IN THE SPROCKET TEETH.
NHTSA ID: 04V509000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.
Corrective Action:
SURE-LOK WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOK AT 1-866-787-3565 OR ORION AT 905-403-1111.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 13, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/BATTERY STORAGE TRAY
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE BATTERY STORAGE SLIDING TRAY LOCKING TOGGLE WAS NOT TIGHTENED SUFFICIENTLY. THE BATTERY DOOR CAN OPEN ALLOWING THE BATTERY TRAY TO SLIDE OUT FROM THE STORED POSITION.
NHTSA ID: 04V447000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 452
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN OBSTACLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND ADD A LOCKING PIN TO KEEP THE BATTERY TRAY FROM SLIDING. ORION HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 30, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/LOOSE REAR AXLE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE ASSEMBLY OF THE WALKING BEAM CONNECTION TO THE REAR SUSPENSION EXHIBITS LOOSE OR BREAKING OF BOLTS DUE TO MISALIGNED SPACERS.
NHTSA ID: 04V425000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 155
Consequence Summary:
THE BOLTS ATTACHING THE REAR AXLE TO THE WALKING BEAM SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. THE AXLE MOVES UPWARD CAUSING THE TIRE TO CONTACT THE WHEELWELL. PARTIAL REAR WHEEL AXLE ALIGNMENT IS LOST. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITS A BRAKING EFFECT ON THE REAR WHEEL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SPACER WITH ONE THAT WILL PROVIDE PROPER ALIGNMENT WHERE NEEDED AND CONFIRM TORQUE. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 19, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/SCI/FUEL CONTAINER PRESSURE RELIEF
CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINERS, MODEL ALT823D, P/N 1273147, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 304, 'COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS FUEL CONTAINER INTEGRITY.' THE NGV CONTAINER'S PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES FAIL TO TIMELY AND FULLY ACTIVATE AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
NHTSA ID: 04V411000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 252
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE FIRE WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM ROOF ENCLOSURE REMOVED OR OPENED, THE FUEL CONTAINER'S PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES MAY NOT ACTIVATE AS THEY ARE DESIGNED TO DO AND THE FUEL CONTAINER COULD RUPTURE AND EXPLODE. SUCH AN EXPLOSION COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH TO OCCUPANTS OF THE BUS OR TO PERSONS OUTSIDE THE BUS.
Corrective Action:
STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES WILL NOTIFY THE ORION BUS OWNERS. STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES HAS NOT YET PROVIDED THE AGENCY WITH A FINALIZED REMEDY. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SCI AT 1-909-444-2503 OR ORION AT 1-905-403-7832.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 23, 2004
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
ORION/CUMMINS/ECM
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ID: 04V147000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 286
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Action:
CUMMINS WILL NOTIFY THE CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE ECM. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-343-7357 OR ORION AT 1-800-658-2871.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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