NHTSA recall 10V538000
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Orion Vi
Reported Nov 2, 2010217 vehicles affectedDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Jan 1, 1996 – Dec 30, 2000
The defect
Daimler bus IS recalling certain model year 1995 through 2000 transit buses manufactured from january 1996 through december 2000. these buses are configured with a tapped fitting for the hydraulic wheelchair ramp. in the engine compartment connected to the hydraulic pump IS a fitting with an adapter for the wheelchair ramp operation. the fitting can crack and cause hydraulic fluid to leak into the engine compartment.
The risk
Hydraulic fluids leaking into the engine compartment can be ignited by the hot turbocharger and cause an engine fire.
The remedy
Bus owners will be instructed on how to repair the buses free of charge. the safety recall began on 3, december 2010. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7566.