Recall 10V538000: 1995–2000 Orion VI

Report received

Nov 2, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north america, inc.

Potentially affected

217vehicles

Model years

1995–2000

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 is recalling certain model year 1995 through 2000 transit buses manufactured from january 1996 through december 2000. These buses are configured with a tapped fitting for the hydraulic wheelchair ramp. In the engine compartment connected to the hydraulic pump is a fitting with an adapter for the wheelchair ramp operation. The fitting can crack and cause hydraulic fluid to leak into the engine compartment.

Possible consequence

Hydraulic fluids leaking into the engine compartment can be ignited by the hot turbocharger and cause an engine fire.

Remedy

Bus owners will be instructed on how to repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on 3, december 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7566.

Affected model years

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

• 1995 Orion VI0 complaints
• 1996 Orion VI0 complaints
• 1997 Orion VI0 complaints
• 1998 Orion VI0 complaints
• 1999 Orion VI1 complaints
• 2000 Orion VI3 complaints