NHTSA Recall 09V318000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V318000; Date: Aug. 7, 2009
A collapsing window could injure passengers.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Orion VII; 2007 Orion VII; 2008 Orion VII; 2009 Orion VII
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 824
Recall Summary:
Daimler bus north America is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from December 2007 through July 2009. The passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. These screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.
How to Fix:
An interim notice was sent to owners on October 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. A permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. An owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about August 27, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses north America at 1-800-716-7466.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 21, 2009
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