Orion Wiring Recall 98V230000 (1,068 Vehicles)

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.

Contacts

Owner notification began april 15, 1998. All owners have been notified. No further action is required on this recall.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Orion dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V230000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1995 Orion V	6	C
1996 Orion V	9	D
1997 Orion V	8	D
1998 Orion V	11	F

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Questions

Is the 98V230000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 98V230000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 98V230000 announced?

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 17, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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