Orion recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2010 orion vii transit buses manufactured from november 2010 through january 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isx, isc, or isl diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
What could happen
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
The fix
Dbna is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 12, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or dbna at 905-403-1111.
Vehicles covered
- Orion Vii 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V421000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 15, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 10, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 96
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 1, 2010 to Jan 31, 2011
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
Notes
Cummins recall campaign number is c1154. 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.