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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V447000

2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2005 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2006 Orion V — Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger

Published September 13, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 13, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V447000, published September 13, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Buses North America; 2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2005 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2006 Orion V — Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger.

What's the hazard

Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Orion V and model year 2005-2006 Orion VII transit buses equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.

What to do

DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.

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Recall details

Brand
ORION
Model
V
Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Lot
2004 ORION V | 2006 ORION VII | 2005 ORION VII | 2008 ORION V | 2007 ORION V | 2005 ORION V | 2006 ORION V
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2005 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2006 Orion V — Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V447000 on September 13, 2012. Reported hazard: Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Orion V and model year 2005-2006 Orion VII transit buses equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.

What should I do if I have this product?

DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ORION. Model: V.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)