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2012 ORION VII Recall - Campaign #13V056000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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
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.
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2012 ORION VII Recall for SEATS
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