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Orion V Recall 98V175: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump

NHTSA campaign 98V175, reported July 31, 1998, 52 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V175ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SUNSOURCE/FAUVER TANDEM HYDRAULIC PUMPS. THE HYDRAULIC PISTON PUMP IS DRIVEN BY THE ENGINE AND A SHAFT OUT OF THE BACK OF THE PUMP PROVIDING POWER TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE SHAFTS ARE CONNECTED TOGETHER WITH A COUPLING. THIS COUPLING IS FITTED WITH TWO RETAINER CLIPS WHICH KEEPS IT CENTERED BETWEEN THE TWO PUMPS. THESE BUSES WERE SHIPPED MISSING THE COUPLING RETAINER CLIPS.
Risk
EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE COUPLING CAN DISENGAGE THE TWO PUMP SHAFTS, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER STEERING.
Remedy
DEALERS ARE INSPECTING AND RETROFITTING THE COUPLINGS ON THESE PUMPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION HAS BEGUN.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.

Affected vehicles

Orion V1998
Orion VI1998