2004–2008 Orion VII & 2004, 2007–2008 Orion V recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler buses is recalling 175 my 2004-2008 orion V and VII buses equipped with a cummins isl diesel engines. Due to various alternator cable routing configurations, it may be possible for the cable to rub on engine components.
💥 The risk
When the cable rubbing is not detected during regular maintenance inspections, the insulation CAN rub to expose the electrified cable. Arcing CAN cause a fire to occur.
🔧 The fix
Daimler buses will reroute the alternator cable to ensure that the cable does not contact engine components. The recall is expected to begin on or before january 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses 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
- 08V480000
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 175
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-716-7466
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 20, 2008
- Built
- Nov 1, 2004 – Jul 31, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may 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.