Recall
Orion Vii — 13V056000
NHTSA ID
13V056000
Make
Orion
Model
Vii
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2013-02-22
Component
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER
Units Affected
171
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Consequence
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners and will 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.