1992 Orion V | 1993 Orion V | 1994 Orion V | 2006 Orion V | 1995 Orion V | 1996 Orion V | 1999 Orion V | 1993 Orion Ii | 2000 Orion V | 2001 Orion V | 1998 Orion Ii | 1992 Orion Ii | 2006 Orion Vii | 1995 Orion Vi | 2002 Orion Vi | 2008 Orion Vii | 1997 Orion V | 1998 Orion V | 2009 Orion Vii | 2002 Orion V — Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Published January 21, 2010 · Recall initiated: January 21, 2010
Summary
NHTSA records recall 10V015000, published January 21, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Buses North America; 1992 Orion V | 1993 Orion V | 1994 Orion V | 2006 Orion V | 1995 Orion V | 1996 Orion V | 1999 Orion V | 1993 Orion Ii | 2000 Orion V | 2001 Orion V | 1998 Orion Ii | 1992 Orion Ii | 2006 Orion Vii | 1995 Orion Vi | 2002 Orion Vi | 2008 Orion Vii | 1997 Orion V | 1998 Orion V | 2009 Orion Vii | 2002 Orion V — Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
What's the hazard
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN ORION TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE MORSE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL. THE MORSE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL PANEL IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A SWITCH ON IT IS LABELED, "THROTTLE"; "OFF" OR "FRONT" AND "ON" OR "REAR" SELECTING THE ACTIVE ENGINE CONTROL STATION. IF A PERSON OPERATING THE ENGINE FROM THE "REAR" POSITION (AT THE ENGINE) FAILS TO PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE "OFF" OR "FRONT" POSITION AND THE ENGINE RPM WAS SET TO ABOVE IDLE DURING MAINTENANCE FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN THE BUS IS STARTED FROM THE DRIVER'S STATION THE ENGINE COULD CHANGE TO THE HIGHER RPM RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE POWER.
What to do
DAIMLER WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MODIFY THE WIRING TO THE MORSE THROTTLE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7466.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ORION
- Model
- V
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Buses North America
- Lot
- 1992 ORION V | 1993 ORION V | 1994 ORION V | 2006 ORION V | 1995 ORION V | 1996 ORION V | 1999 ORION V | 1993 ORION II | 2000 ORION V | 2001 ORION V | 1998 ORION II | 1992 ORION II | 2006 ORION VII | 1995 ORION VI | 2002 ORION VI | 2008 ORION VII | 1997 ORION V | 1998 ORION V | 2009 ORION VII | 2002 ORION V
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
Related recalls
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- NHTSA2008 Orion Vii | 2009 Orion Vii | 2007 Orion Vii | 2010 Orion Vii | 2011 Orion Vii | 2012 Orion Vii — EngineMay 15, 2015
- NHTSA2009 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion Vii | 2007 Orion Vii | 2010 Orion Vii | 2011 Orion Vii | 2012 Orion Vii — EngineMarch 11, 2014
- NHTSA2003 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion Vii | 2009 Orion Vii |October 23, 2013
- NHTSAYokohama Yokohama — Tires: markingsJanuary 21, 2010
- NHTSA2009 Kawasaki Kl250g9f — Engine and engine coolingJanuary 21, 2010
Questions about this recall
Was 1992 Orion V | 1993 Orion V | 1994 Orion V | 2006 Orion V | 1995 Orion V | 1996 Orion V | 1999 Orion V | 1993 Orion Ii | 2000 Orion V | 2001 Orion V | 1998 Orion Ii | 1992 Orion Ii | 2006 Orion Vii | 1995 Orion Vi | 2002 Orion Vi | 2008 Orion Vii | 1997 Orion V | 1998 Orion V | 2009 Orion Vii | 2002 Orion V — Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V015000 on January 21, 2010. Reported hazard: DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN ORION TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH THE MORSE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL. THE MORSE REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL PANEL IS LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND A SWITCH ON IT IS LABELED, "THROTTLE"; "OFF" OR "FRONT" AND "ON" OR "REAR" SELECTING THE ACTIVE ENGINE CONTROL STATION. IF A PERSON OPERATING THE ENGINE FROM THE "REAR" POSITION (AT THE ENGINE) FAILS TO PLACE THE SWITCH IN THE "OFF" OR "FRONT" POSITION AND THE ENGINE RPM WAS SET TO ABOVE IDLE DURING MAINTENANCE FOR EXAMPLE, WHEN THE BUS IS STARTED FROM THE DRIVER'S STATION THE ENGINE COULD CHANGE TO THE HIGHER RPM RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE POWER.
What should I do if I have this product?
DAIMLER WILL PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MODIFY THE WIRING TO THE MORSE THROTTLE CONTROL SWITCH. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7466.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ORION. Model: V.