Air: chamberRecall 13V-056 · 2011–2012 Orion VII
Daimler Buses North America recall 13V-056 covers 171 2011–2012 Orion VII for a air: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on February 22, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V056000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- Leaking MGM brake chambersNHTSA