Buy me a coffee
🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V421📅 Aug 17, 2011

2010 Orion VII recall: engine

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

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
11V421000
Manufacturer
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
96
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner phone
1-812-377-5000
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 10, 2011
Built
Nov 1, 2010 – Jan 31, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V421 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V421?

2010 Orion VII. 96 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Orion dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-812-377-5000.