NHTSA Recall 10V538000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V538000; Date: Nov. 2, 2010
Hydraulic fluids leaking into the engine compartment can be ignited by the hot turbocharger and cause an engine fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Orion VI; 1996 Orion VI; 1997 Orion VI; 1998 Orion VI; 1999 Orion VI; 2000 Orion VI
Component: Adaptive Equipment
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 217
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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: Dec 3, 2011
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