NHTSA Recall 04V544000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 663 vehicles. It affects 2002–2004 Orion Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V544000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | November 11, 2004 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas or diesel engines, the hydraulic cooling fan motor pipes can leak.
Safety risk
A hydraulic leak which is not attended to readily may continue to provide exposed oil in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the hydraulic pipes with flexible hoses. An interim owner notification letter was mailed on may 17, 2005. The recall began on september 30, 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 04V544000
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.