Recall 09V215000: 2007–2009 Orion VII

Report received

Jun 11, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north america, inc.

Potentially affected

286vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Orion VII1 complaints
• 2008 Orion VII0 complaints
• 2009 Orion VII1 complaints