2008 ORION VII RECALL - #08V480000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 175 MY 2004-2008 ORION V AND VII BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. DUE TO VARIOUS ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO RUB ON ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 ORION VII |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2004 - 7/31/2008 |
| Recalled on |
9/24/2008 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/2008 |
| # Affected |
175 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 175 MY 2004-2008 ORION V AND VII BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. DUE TO VARIOUS ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO RUB ON ENGINE COMPONENTS. |
| Consequences |
WHEN THE CABLE RUBBING IS NOT DETECTED DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS, THE INSULATION CAN RUB TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRIFIED CABLE. ARCING CAN CAUSE A FIRE TO OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER BUSES WILL REROUTE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE TO ENSURE THAT THE CABLE DOES NOT CONTACT ENGINE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7466. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2008 ORION VII Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, SEAT HEATER/COOLER
2008 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 ORION VII Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2008 ORION VII Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2008 ORION VII Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 ORION VII Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2008 ORION VII Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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