Orion recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2008 orion vii transit buses manufactured from june 13-16, 2008, and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
What could happen
Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
The fix
Daimler buses is working with vapor bus to repair the affected buses free of charge. The safety recall began on april 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7566.
Vehicles covered
- Orion Vii 2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V214000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 1, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 29, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 13, 2008 to Jun 16, 2008
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- VBI # 2011-01
Notes
Daimler buses' safety recall no. Vbi # 2011-01.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Orion recall: Seats Jan 19, 2016
- Orion recall: Engine and engine cooling May 15, 2015
- Orion recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 5, 2014
- Orion recall: Electrical system Sep 27, 2013
- Orion recall: Parking brake Feb 22, 2013
- Orion recall: Engine and engine cooling Sep 13, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.