Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #10V015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V015000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 426 affected units, REMOTE THROTTLE CONTROL, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.

Corrective Action

Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V015000

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America

Report Received Date: 2010-01-21T00:00:00

Subject: Remote throttle control

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 426

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.

Consequence Summary: The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5s4j-f5cb-vims

NHTSA ID: 10V015000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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