Recall 09V318000: 2006–2009 Orion VII

Report received

Aug 7, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north america, inc.

Potentially affected

824vehicles

Model years

2006–2009

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

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.

Possible consequence

A collapsing window could injure passengers.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2006 Orion VII0 complaints
• 2007 Orion VII1 complaints
• 2008 Orion VII0 complaints
• 2009 Orion VII1 complaints