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NHTSARecalled Jun 14, 2006 · #06V211000

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE/DETROIT DIESEL/SERIES 50G

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50G ENGINES, HIGHER THAN EXPECTED TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW THE LOW PRESSURE NATURAL GAS REGULATOR GASKET TO LEAK COOLANT AND DRIP ONTO THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR. THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Product details

Product
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE/DETROIT DIESEL/SERIES 50G
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE RECALL (PLEASE SEE 06E028000) AND WILL REPAIR THE ENGINES BY REPLACING THE LOW PRESSURE REGULATOR GASKET FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-3708 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7832.

View the official CPSC notice