2008 ORION VII Recalls (11)

Campaign:
08V480000 on 09/23/2008
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured:
10/31/2004 - 07/30/2008
Affected:
175
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.
Campaign:
09V099000 on 03/24/2009
Component:
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Manufactured:
06/30/2006 - 03/30/2009
Affected:
804
Defect:
Daimler bus is recalling 804 my 2006-2009 transit buses equipped with a new york custom seat heater. currently, the terminal connection of the seat heater is immediately located next to the seat bus bar. should conductive material or debris, such as a washer, enter between the terminal connection and the seat bus bar, a short circuit could occur.
Consequence:
A short circuit between the seat bus bar and the adjacent terminal connection could overheat the wire, possibly resulting in a fire.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect buses for debris and will relocate the terminal connection away from the bus bar. this service will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact daimler buses at 905-403-7807.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V121000 on 04/14/2009
Component:
Electrical system
Manufactured:
09/30/2008 - 03/29/2009
Affected:
380
Defect:
Daimler buses is recalling 380 my 2008-2009 vii buses configured with a mobile climate control (mcc) heater and those with a mcc defroster manufacturer from october 2008 - march 2009 only. the blower motor mount screws may not have the proper torque. if the four blower motor mount screws disconnect, the bracket can move possibly causing an electrical terminal short circuit.
Consequence:
A short circuit can result in a fire.
Correction:
Mcc will inspect the buses for incorrect torque on blower mounts and torque the screws correctly as required free of charge. if the inspection reveals any damage to the affected components, additional repairs will be made as necessay. the recall is expected to begin during may 2009. owners may contact daimler buses at 905-403-7807.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V215000 on 06/10/2009
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Manufactured:
12/31/2007 - 04/29/2009
Affected:
286
Defect:
Orion is recalling 286 model year 2007 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between december 2007 and april 2009. the bond of the glass to the aluminum frame of the passenger windows is not adequate enough to hold the window attached to the frame.
Consequence:
The window could dislodge from the bus while in operation, possibly becoming a road hazard to other motorists which could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Orion will notify owners and the moving window portion will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before july 15, 2009. owners may contact hehr international at 1-989-845-3067 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes:
Daimler recall no. 09-182.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V318000 on 08/06/2009
Component:
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Manufactured:
07/31/2007 - 06/29/2007
Affected:
824
Defect:
Daimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from december 2007 through july 2009. the passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. these screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.
Consequence:
A collapsing window could injure passengers.
Correction:
An interim notice was sent to owners on october 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. a permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. an owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about august 27, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
09V413000 on 10/22/2009
Component:
Interior lighting
Manufactured:
05/31/2002 - 03/30/2009
Affected:
368
Defect:
Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence:
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Correction:
Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
10V015000 on 01/20/2010
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured:
01/31/1992 - 05/30/2009
Affected:
426
Defect:
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. the morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. if a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.
Consequence:
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V214000 on 04/03/2011
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
06/12/2008 - 06/15/2008
Affected:
2
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
13V476000 on 10/22/2013
Component:
Electrical system
Affected:
3,009
Defect:
Daimler buses north america ltd. (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 orion v and model year 2002-2010 vii buses equipped with sure power equalizers and dc-dc converters. the specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence:
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Dbna will notify owners and sure power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2014. owners may contact dbna at 1-905-403-1111.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
14V106000 on 03/10/2014
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
12/31/2006 - 10/30/2012
Affected:
455
Defect:
Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 orion vii transit buses manufactured january 2007 through october 2012 equipped with certain cummins westport model isl g engines. condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence:
The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Correction:
Cummins inc. and cummins wesport inc. will notify owners, and authorized cummins service facilities will upload a new ecm calibration, free of charge. the recall began on april 12, 2014. owners may contact dbna at 1-905-403-7807 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357. cummins' number for this recall is c1462 (for isl g engines) or c1461 (for isx12 g) engines.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V288000 on 05/14/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
12/31/2006 - 09/30/2012
Affected:
455
Defect:
Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 orion vii natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured january 1, 2007, to october 1, 2012. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence:
If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Correction:
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of dbna, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact dbna at 1-905-403-7807 or cummins inc. at 1-800-343-7357.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2008 ORION VII TSBs (13)

Bulletin:
SIL-10-06-10
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Daimler trucks: the windows have been locked with a screw or locking block. there is a procedure to allow these windows to be made to open. *rm
Bulletin:
sb2080
Component:
062100 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Summary:
Sb2080 australian cst m1400 isolated radiator retrofit
Bulletin:
14CSA20
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14csa20 egr valve actuator kit p/n e23539699
Bulletin:
14CSA21
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14csa21 holiday schedule for the detroit customer support center ?
Bulletin:
14CSA22
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
14csa22 dtna chassis wiring diagrams
Bulletin:
14CSA23
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14csa23 csc announces ?tech tips? ? ddcsn
Bulletin:
14TL7
Component:
354000 equipment:mechanical
Summary:
14tl7 dd platform flywheel housing runout tool w470589032100
Bulletin:
14TL8
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
14tl8 torcup? non-impacting torque tool.
Bulletin:
14TL9
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
14tl9 special tool warranty program.
Bulletin:
16TS7
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
16ts7 reman diesel particulate filter serial number
Bulletin:
14TS19
Component:
090000 fuel system, other
Summary:
14ts19 dd platform high pressure fuel lines
Bulletin:
14TL2
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
14tl2 dd platform engine stand adapter w060589023100
Bulletin:
14TL5
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
14tl5 abs power line carrier converter available through pdc

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