Defect Description For Recall
Temperature Problems Are Occurring When These Buses Are Operating On Compressed Natural Gas.
Make Of Vehicle
TMI
Model Of Vehicle
ORION II
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
96V141000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Fires Can Occur Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Thoroughly Inspect The Engine Compartments On These Vehicles. The Main Engine Module Will Be Removed, And Engines Will Be Inspected For Any Of The Following: (1) Exhaust Gas Leakage; (2) Damage To The Manifold; (3) Improper Manifold Installation; (4) Any Damage To Or Degradation Of Insulation Or Electrical Wiring; Or (5) Damage To Any Other Engine Components. Transit Owners Should Not Operate These Vehicles Until All Engine Compartments Have Been Inspected.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Transit Manufacturing,Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19940101
End Of Manufacture
19940901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
21
Date Owners Notified
19960729
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Transit Manufacturing,Inc
Date Report Received
19960723