Orion V, VI: Heater and Defroster

Affects Orion V, VI · 1997–1998 — about 101 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH PROHEAT BRAVO XL2400 AUXILIARY HEATERS. THESE HEATERS HAVE A FUEL REGULATOR WHICH HAS NOT BEEN ASSEMBLED CORRECTLY AND ALLOWS THE HEATER TO OVER FUEL. IN THIS CONDITION IT IS POSSIBLE FOR FLAMES TO EXIT FROM THE HEATER EXHAUST PIPE. ANYTIME A COMBUSTIBLE FUEL IS ALLOWED TO FLOW UNCONTROLLED IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE. CORRECTION: FUEL REGULATORS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

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