2008 Orion VII recall: door latches & locks
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 11V214000
- Manufacturer recall #
- VBI # 2011-01
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Component
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-716-7566
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 29, 2011
- Built
- Jun 13, 2008 – Jun 16, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .