Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #12V447000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V447000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting model year 2004-2008 orion v and model year 2005-2006 orion vii transit buses equipped with john deere compressed natural gas (cng) turbocharged engines Includes 187 affected units, Turbocharger/Compressor Wheel Failure (CNG Models), component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2004-2008 orion v and model year 2005-2006 orion vii transit buses equipped with john deere compressed natural gas (cng) turbocharged engines
Defect Summary
Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 orion v and model year 2005-2006 orion vii transit buses equipped with john deere compressed natural gas (cng) turbocharged engines. the turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Corrective Action
Dbna will notify owners. the remedy for this issue is still under development. the safety recall began on september 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-882-8054.