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.