Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #13V056000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V056000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting model year 2011-2012 orion vii transit buses equipped with disc brakes using mgm brake components Includes 171 affected units, Leaking Brake Pressure may Lead to Wheel End Fire, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2012 orion vii transit buses equipped with disc brakes using mgm brake components
Defect Summary
Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 orion vii transit buses equipped with disc brakes using mgm brake components. in the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
Corrective Action
Dbna will notify owners and will replace the affected brake chambers, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2013. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-882-8054.