NHTSA campaign 07V326000
DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA recall 07V326000
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES, THE EXHAUST ELBOW WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND WELDED DURING PRODUCTION. THE UPPER FLANGE HAS A BUTT TYPE WELD INSTEAD OF A FILLET TYPE WELD.
Reported 07/26/2007
What can happen
AN EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT IS NOT MAINTAINED TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKING SECTIONS CAN CAUSE HEAT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Repair
OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST ELBOW. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ORION AT 1-800-716-7466.
Components
- Engine and engine cooling: Exhaust system
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.