Recall 13V056000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER Defect in 2011-2012 ORION VII
RECALL This recall affects up to 171 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V056000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Buses North America |
| Vehicles Affected | 171 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Orion VII transit buses equipped with disc brakes using MGM brake components. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Safety Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners and will replace the affected brake chambers, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 10V015000 | 1992 ORION V | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 426 |