Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
VI
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
10V538000
Component Description
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Effect Of Defect
Hydraulic FluIDS Leaking Into The Engine Compartment Can Be Ignited By The Hot Turbocharger And Cause An Engine Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960101
End Of Manufacture
20001230
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
217
Date Owners Notified
20111203
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Commercial Buses Na
Date Report Received
20101102