Vehicle recall 97V207000 · November 14, 1997
Orion II and V
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (CNG) powered transit buses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (CNG) powered transit buses. The solenoid valve or check valve could allow CNG to flow when not required.
- Consequence
- If an ignition source was present, there is a potential for a fire and/or explosion.
- Remedy
- Personnel will go to owners and replace the change out of the recalled solenoid valves.
- Notes
- Owner notification began November 14, 1997.OWNERS who do not have the free replacement valve installed within a reasonable time should contact orion 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
- 97V207000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 14, 1997
- Filed by
- ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 14, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 211
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Filling/charging
Vehicles covered
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