Bus Industries Orion I (1991) – 95E005001

Defect Description For Recall

Premature Opening Of The Thermally Actuated Pressure Relief Devices Has Occurred Within A Short Period Of Time After Filling The Vehicle With Fuel, Expelling Compressed Natural Gas To The Environment.

Make Of Vehicle

BUS INDUSTRIES

Model Of Vehicle

ORION I

Year

1991

Recall Campaign Number

95E005001

Component Description

Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices

Effect Of Defect

If Cng Were Released To The Environment And An Ignition Source Were Present, A Fire Could Result.

Fix Defect

Mirada Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. In The Interim, Bus Operators Are Requested To Take The Following Precautions When Fueling These Vehicles: (1) Follow The InstruCTIons Of The Fuel Station Supplier To Ensure That Heat Does Not Build Up In The Fuel System. (2) After Fueling, Store Vehicles Outside. (3) Buses Should Be Checked For Any Abnormal Drop In The Fuel Pressure Before Starting After Refueling. (4) Transit Buses In Service Should Have The Pressure Relief Device Inspected And Also Inspect The Rubber Caps That Are Installed On The Venting Arrangements On The Devices. Please Contact Mirada At 1-612-448-3686.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Bus Industries Of America

Start Of Manufacture

19911001

End Of Manufacture

19950201

Type Of Vehicle Recall

E

Number Affected

278

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Bus & Truck Supply Co.

Date Report Received

19950222

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard