Auto Recalls for Consumers

2004 ORION VII Recall - Campaign #08V480000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 ORION VII RECALL - #08V480000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL

DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 175 MY 2004-2008 ORION V AND VII BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. DUE TO VARIOUS ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO RUB ON ENGINE COMPONENTS.

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Vehicle 2004 ORION VII
Manufacturer DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufactured between 11/1/2004 - 7/31/2008
Recalled on 9/24/2008
Influenced by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/20/2008
# Affected 175
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Description DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 175 MY 2004-2008 ORION V AND VII BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. DUE TO VARIOUS ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO RUB ON ENGINE COMPONENTS.
Consequences WHEN THE CABLE RUBBING IS NOT DETECTED DURING REGULAR MAINTENANCE INSPECTIONS, THE INSULATION CAN RUB TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRIFIED CABLE. ARCING CAN CAUSE A FIRE TO OCCUR.
Corrective action DAIMLER BUSES WILL REROUTE THE ALTERNATOR CABLE TO ENSURE THAT THE CABLE DOES NOT CONTACT ENGINE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7466.
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 2004 ORION VII Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

2004 ORION VII Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

2004 ORION VII Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

2004 ORION VII Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2004 ORION VII Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR

2004 ORION VII Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP

2004 ORION VII Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

2004 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM

2004 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2004 ORION VII Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING

2004 ORION VII Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

2004 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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