NHTSA Recall 04V543000: Exhaust system (engine and engine cooling)
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 545 vehicles. It affects 2002–2004 Orion Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V543000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| Report received | November 12, 2004 |
| Owner notification | July 17, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas fuel containers, the thermal properties of the original exhaust blanket were insufficiently achieved with the component supplied. The performance of the exhaust temperature and the exhaust blanket were incorrectly evaluated for the supplied blanket.
Safety risk
The exhaust blanket can be degraded and lose insulating value. Surrounding components can degrade in the engine compartment and can malfunction due to the effect on wires and hoses.
Remedy
Dealers will install a replacement exhaust blanket. The recall began july 17, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V543000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.