ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES, THE EXHAUST ELBOW WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED
— Recall Campaign #07V326000
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES, THE EXHAUST ELBOW WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND WELDED DURING PRODUCTION. THE UPPER FLANGE HAS A BUTT TYPE WELD INSTEAD OF A FILLET TYPE WELD.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 96 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V326000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Commercial Buses NA |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 26, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V326000 |
| Units affected: | 96 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES, THE EXHAUST ELBOW WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND WELDED DURING PRODUCTION. THE UPPER FLANGE HAS A BUTT TYPE WELD INSTEAD OF A FILLET TYPE WELD.
- Consequeces:
- AN EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT IS NOT MAINTAINED TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKING SECTIONS CAN CAUSE HEAT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
- Corrective action:
- OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST ELBOW. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ORION AT 1-800-716-7466.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY OUTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://