Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #09V318000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V318000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 824 affected units, PASSENGER WINDOWS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from december 2007 through july 2009. the passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. these screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.

Corrective Action

An interim notice was sent to owners on october 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. a permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. an owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about august 27, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-716-7466.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V318000

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America

Report Received Date: 2009-08-07T00:00:00

Subject: Passenger windows

Component: Visibility

Potentially Affected Units: 824

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from december 2007 through july 2009. the passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. these screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.

Consequence Summary: A collapsing window could injure passengers.

Corrective Action: An interim notice was sent to owners on october 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. a permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. an owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about august 27, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-716-7466.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V318000

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Created At: 1742808662

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