Daimler Orion VII Transit Buses Recalled for Brake Chamber Leak
Daimler Buses North America is recalling 2011-2012 Orion VII buses because leaking brake chambers may cause the parking brake to drag, potentially leading to overheated components and fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake chamber leak) that could result in a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Orion VII transit buses equipped with disc brakes using MGM brake components. The recall involves 171 vehicles.
In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure, allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. This brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components, which could result in a fire.
DBNA will notify owners and replace the affected brake chambers free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- ORION VII
- Brand
- ORION
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Buses North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 171
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- VII
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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