NHTSA Recall 05V026000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 207 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Orion V.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V026000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04C-2 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | February 1, 2005 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
Safety risk
In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries.
Remedy
Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. Owners may contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or orion at 905-403-7832.
Notes
Orion & detroit diesel recall no. 04c-2.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V026000
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.