2008 ORION VII RECALL - #11V214000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13-16, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
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 |
6/13/2008 - 6/16/2008 |
| Recalled on |
4/4/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/29/2011 |
| # Affected |
2 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13-16, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER BUSES IS WORKING WITH VAPOR BUS TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7566. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER BUSES' SAFETY RECALL NO. VBI # 2011-01.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 |
2008 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
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 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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