1998 ORION VI RECALL - #10V538000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 ORION VI |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1996 - 12/30/2000 |
| Recalled on |
11/3/2010 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/3/2011 |
| # Affected |
217 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
HYDRAULIC FLUIDS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT TURBOCHARGER AND CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNERS MAY ALSO 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 . |
| See also |
1998 ORION VI Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
1998 ORION VI Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
1998 ORION VI Recall for UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1998 ORION VI Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 ORION VI Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1998 ORION VI Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1998 ORION VI Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
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