2004–2005 Orion VII recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain buses equipped with a graham white brake air dryer model QBA15, the brake air dryer timer does not function properly. The air entering into the brake system may not have the moisture removed. If not properly drained, small ice crystals may form in the brake system preventing the system to operate the brakes properly.
💥 The risk
The bus may not perform as expected when stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Daimlerchrysler is working with graham white to develop a remedy. Owners are being asked to inspect the wet brake air tank for moisture by using a manual drain. Only two customers are involved and have been contacted.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V492000
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC
- Vehicles affected
- 250
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 19, 2006
- Built
- Aug 11, 2005 – Jun 29, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers 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.