Orion · Canada · Crit
Orion V: Fuel System
Affects Orion V · 1996–1997 — about 50 vehicles.
The hazard
THE SOLENOID VALVES WHICH ARE INTENDED TO ISOLATE THE CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) TANKS FROM THE REST OF THE FUEL SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE SHUT DOWN, FIRE OR IGNITION SHUT OFF, MAY FAIL DUE TO CRACKING OR DETERIORATION OF THE SOLENOID PLUNGER. SOLENOID FAILURE COULD ALLOW CNG TO FLOW WHEN NOT REQUIRED. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. CORRECTION: SOLENOID VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED VERSIONS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational