NHTSA Campaign 07V326000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Issued by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA · Reported Jul 26, 2007 · 96 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORION | VII | 2004 | 96 |
| ORION | VII | 2005 | 96 |
| ORION | VII | 2006 | 96 |
| ORION | VII | 2007 | 96 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V326000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.