Recall 12V447000: 2004–2008 Orion V and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 13, 2012

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north america, inc.

Potentially affected

187vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

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 Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Orion V and model year 2005-2006 Orion VII transit buses equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.

Possible consequence

Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Orion V0 complaints
• 2005 Orion V0 complaints
• 2006 Orion V0 complaints
• 2007 Orion V0 complaints
• 2008 Orion V0 complaints
• 2005 Orion VII0 complaints
• 2006 Orion VII0 complaints