2012 ORION VII RECALL - #13V056000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : DRIVELINE : AIR : CHAMBER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 ORION VII |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Buses North America |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2011 - 12/1/2011 |
| Recalled on |
2/22/2013 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/7/2013 |
| # Affected |
171 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR:CHAMBER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
Overheated brake components could result in a fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
2012 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 ORION VII Recall for SEATS
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