Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #15V288000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V288000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting model year 2007-2012 orion vii natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured january 1, 2007, to october 1, 2012 Includes 455 affected units, Vent Tube May Detach from Engine Breather, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2007-2012 orion vii natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured january 1, 2007, to october 1, 2012
Defect Summary
Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 orion vii natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured january 1, 2007, to october 1, 2012. excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners on behalf of dbna, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. in addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact dbna at 1-905-403-7807 or cummins inc. At 1-800-343-7357.