Orion/sci/fuel container pressure relief
Defect Summary
Certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas fuel containers, model alt823d, p/n 1273147, do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 304, 'compressed natural gas fuel container integrity.' the ngv container's pressure relief devices fail to timely and fully activate as required by the standard.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a vehicle fire with the fuel system roof enclosure removed or opened, the fuel container's pressure relief devices may not activate as they are designed to do and the fuel container could rupture and explode. such an explosion could cause serious injuries or death to occupants of the bus or to persons outside the bus.
Corrective Action
Structural composites will notify the orion bus owners. structural composites has not yet provided the agency with a finalized remedy. owners should contact sci at 1-909-444-2503 or orion at 1-905-403-7832.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Orion Bus Industries Ltd. or involving Fuel System, Other.
FAQ: Recall 04V411000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V411000?
NHTSA recall 04V411000 was issued by Orion Bus Industries Ltd. on August 19, 2004. It addresses: Orion/sci/fuel container pressure relief. The recall affects approximately 252 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Orion Bus Industries Ltd. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V411000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.