Vehicle recall 96V141000 · July 23, 1996
1994 TMI Orion II
Temperature problems are occurring when these buses are operating on compressed natural gas.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Temperature problems are occurring when these buses are operating on compressed natural gas.
- Consequence
- Fires can occur resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Owners will thoroughly inspect the engine compartments on these vehicles. The main engine module will be removed, and engines will be inspected for any of the following: (1) exhaust gas leakage; (2) damage to the manifold; (3) improper manifold installation; (4) any damage to or degradation of insulation or electrical wiring; or (5) damage to any other engine components. Transit owners should not operate these vehicles until all engine compartments have been inspected.
- Notes
- System: fuel. Vehicle description: dual fuel (gasoline and compressed natural gas) transit buses equipped with general motors 427 engines. Owner notification: owner notification will begin immediately. Note: owners who require assistance and support from tmi should contact orion bus industries at 1-315-768-8101. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 23, 1996
- Filed by
- TRANSIT MANUFACTURING,INC
- Owner notification
- July 29, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 21
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- TMI Orion II (1994): 1994
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