NHTSA campaign 12V447000
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall 12V447000
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.
What can happen
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Engine and engine cooling: Engine: Other fuel types: Turbo/supercharger
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.