Recall 10V015000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Defect in 1992-2009 ORION V
RECALL This recall affects up to 426 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 10V015000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 426 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1992 ORION V, 1992 ORION II, 1993 ORION V, 1993 ORION II, 1994 ORION V, 1995 ORION V, 1995 ORION VI, 1996 ORION V, 1997 ORION V, 1998 ORION II, 1998 ORION V, 1999 ORION V, 2000 ORION V, 2001 ORION V, 2002 ORION VI, 2002 ORION V, 2002 ORION VII, 2003 ORION V, 2003 ORION VII, 2004 ORION VII, 2005 ORION V, 2005 ORION VII, 2006 ORION V, 2006 ORION VII, 2008 ORION VII, 2008 ORION V, 2009 ORION VII
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Defect Description
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN ORION TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE MORSE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL. THE MORSE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL PANEL IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A SWITCH ON IT IS LABELED, "THROTTLE"; "OFF" OR "FRONT" AND "ON" OR "REAR" SELECTING THE ACTIVE ENGINE CONTROL STATION. IF A PERSON OPERATING THE ENGINE FROM THE "REAR" POSITION (AT THE ENGINE) FAILS TO PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE "OFF" OR "FRONT" POSITION AND THE ENGINE RPM WAS SET TO ABOVE IDLE DURING MAINTENANCE FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN THE BUS IS STARTED FROM THE DRIVER'S STATION THE ENGINE COULD CHANGE TO THE HIGHER RPM RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE POWER.
Safety Consequence
THE BUS COULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ANTICIPATED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DAIMLER WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MODIFY THE WIRING TO THE MORSE THROTTLE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7466.
Related Recalls for ORION
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V017000 | 2010 ORION VII | SEATS | 408 | |
| 15V288000 | 2008 ORION VII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 455 | |
| 14V106000 | 2009 ORION VII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 455 | |
| 13V476000 | 2003 ORION V | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3,009 | |
| 13V056000 | 2011 ORION VII | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER | 171 | |
| 12V447000 | 2004 ORION V | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 187 | |
| 10V538000 | 1999 ORION VI | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 217 | |
| 11V523000 | 2010 ORION ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1,300 | |
| 11V421000 | 2010 ORION VII | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 96 | |
| 11V214000 | 2008 ORION VII | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 |