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ORION- ( 11V214000 )

Posted: 07:55 AM April 09th, 2011
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ORION / VII 2008
Manufacturer: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. Mfr's Report Date: APR 01, 2011
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 11V214000

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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2
Summary:
 DAIMLER BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13-16, 2008 AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Consequence:
 FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
Remedy:
 DAIMLER BUSES IS WORKING WITH VAPOR BUS TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7566.
Notes:
 DAIMLER BUSES' SAFETY RECALL NO. VBI # 2011-01. 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 .