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  NHTSA Recall 07V326000

NHTSA Campaign Id 07V326000; Date: Jul. 26, 2007

An exhaust system that is not maintained to ensure that there are no leaking sections can cause heat damage to surrounding components increasing the risk of a fire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2004 Orion VII 2005 Orion VII 2006 Orion VII 2007 Orion VII

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System

Manufactured by: Daimlerchrysler Commercial Buses Na

Affected Units:: 96

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain transit buses built with cummins isl engines, the exhaust elbow was incorrectly assembled and welded during production. The upper flange has a butt type weld instead of a fillet type weld.

icon2 How to Fix:

Owners will be reimbursed for the replacement of the exhaust elbow. The recall began during September 2007. Owners may contact orion at 1-800-716-7466.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety outline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 3, 2007

Also see:

All recalls of Orion vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.