Daimler Orion VII Buses Recalled for Potential Seat Belt Anchor Separation
Daimler Buses is recalling 2010-2012 Orion VII buses because missing welds on seat brackets may allow seat belt anchors to separate, increasing injury risk in crashes.
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 (missing welds on seat brackets) that could lead to significant injury if the seat belt anchorage separates during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Buses North America is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured between April 5, 2010, and October 31, 2012. The recall involves buses equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds, which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
If the seat belt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury. The recall began on February 29, 2016.
Dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced free of charge. Owners may contact DBNA customer service at 1-905-403-1111 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
- Affected units
- 408
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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