Daimler Commercial Buses Na | NHTSA Recall #03V063000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V063000 by Daimler Commercial Buses Na. Includes 416 affected units, ORION/ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR HOSE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engine configurations, a hydraulic motor used to drive the engine cooling fan motor has two hoses connected to it, including a high pressure input hose. the high pressure hose is constructed with reusable or crimp ends. the hydraulic motor is located at the rear of the bus, inside the engine compartment. the end of the hose that is connected to the fan motor has disconnected from the hose connector.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the hydraulic hose assembly. owner notification began april 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-905-403-1111.