Recall 05V-026: 1998–1999 Orion V, 1998 Orion VI

ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Feb 1, 2005, covering about 207 vehicles.

NHTSA number
05V-026
Report date
Feb 1, 2005
Vehicles affected
207
Owners notified
Mar 1, 2007

The problem

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

The risk

In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.

The fix

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners may contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or orion at 905-403-7832.

Notes

Orion & detroit diesel recall no. 04c-2.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Other Fuel Types › Turbo/Supercharger
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number05V026000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Orion V1998, 1999All years
Orion VI1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-026?

On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.

How is recall 05V-026 fixed?

Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners may contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or orion at 905-403-7832.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.