NHTSA Recall 13V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V056000; Date: Feb. 22, 2013
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Orion VII; 2012 Orion VII
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air:chamber
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America
Affected Units:: 171
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 7, 2013
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