Orion Vii 2011
Model Vii made in 2011 by Orion got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning parking brake .
Model 2011
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V056000 | Daimler Buses North America | from 02/01/2012 to 10/01/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 171 | 03/07/2013 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 02/22/2013 | 02/22/2013 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | Overheated brake components could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||
| PE13004 | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 03/05/2013 | Coolant Leak Resulting in Occupant Burns | |||
| Odi is aware of three (3) incidents of heater hose failures on the delivery circuit (high temperature) of the engine coolant system on the subject vehicles.the failure occurs in the vicinity of the air ducts above the street-side passenger compartment.the air ducts may quickly fill with engine temperature fluids that are expelled without warning onto the seats below.odi is aware of no injuries at this time.odi is opening this investigation in order to gather additional information to assess whether the subject vehicles contain a safety related defect.the odi report cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints under the following identification (odi) number: 10500221 | ||||||