1997 Orion II recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Orion II, covering 4,447 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." the handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional force is required to release the window.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1‑800‑492‑2116.
Recall number 03V120000 · Recall details
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with challenger 2000 model 170 series alternators. The positive power stud may not be properly seated in place causing a loose connection. This loose connection causes an over-heat condition when the alternator is under a load. Also the material used to insulate the power stud from the rectifier can tear and cause the positive power stud to ground to the alternator case.
- Risk
- The alternator can get hot enough to catch fire which could spread to other areas of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these alternators.
Recall number 98V189000 · Recall details
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) powered transit buses. The solenoid valve or check valve could allow cng to flow when not required.
- Risk
- If an ignition source was present, there is a potential for a fire and/or explosion.
- Remedy
- Personnel will go to owners and replace the change out of the recalled solenoid valves.
Recall number 97V207000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Orion II recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Orion II has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Orion II have?
3, covering visibility, electrical system and fuel system, other.
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