2004–2007 Orion VII recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl engines, the exhaust elbow was incorrectly assembled and welded during production. The upper flange has a butt type weld instead of a fillet type weld.
💥 The risk
An exhaust system that is not maintained to ensure that there are no leaking sections CAN cause heat damage to surrounding components increasing the risk of a fire.
🔧 The fix
Owners will be reimbursed for the replacement of the exhaust elbow. The recall began during september 2007. Owners may contact orion at 1-800-716-7466.
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
- 07V326000
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA
- Vehicles affected
- 96
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-800-716-7466
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Sep 3, 2007
- Built
- Nov 1, 2004 – Jun 30, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety outline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://