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Orion V Recall 98V230: Electrical System:Wiring

NHTSA campaign 98V230, reported September 17, 1998, 1,068 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V230ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD POSSIBLY START A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS REROUTED THE WIRING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 1998.ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED ON THIS RECALL.

Affected vehicles

Orion V1995199619971998