Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1997 Orion Ii in Canada.
On certain vehicles, the red handles on the emergency windows may require excessive pull force in order to release the window in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. Correction: Dealer will affect repairs.
A failure of this component (other) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE ALTERNATOR ON THESE VEHICLES HAS TWO INHERENT PROBLEMS. IF NOT PROPERLY ASSEMBLED THE POSITIVE POWER STUD MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SEALED IN PLACE CAUSING A LOOSE CONNECTION. THE LOOSE CONNECTION CAUSES AN OVER-HEAT CONDITION WHEN THE ALTERNATOR IS UNDER LOAD. ALSO, IF THE POWER STUDS ARE TIGHTENED IMPROPERLY THE INSULATING MATERIAL BETWEEN THE RECTIFIER AND THE ALTERNATOR HOUSING COULD TEAR AND CAUSE THE POSITIVE POWER STUD TO GROUND TO THE ALTERNATOR CASE. THIS ALSO CAUSES AN OVER-HEAT CONDITION. IN EITHER CASE THE ALTERNATOR MAY GET HOT ENOUGH TO CATCH FIRE. CORRECTION: ALTERNATORS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.
A failure of this component (electrical) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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