NHTSA Recall 11V214000
Filed by Daimler Buses North America. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 2011-04-01. An estimated 2 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 13-16, 2008, AND EQUIPPED WITH TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLIES. THERE IS INSUFFICIENT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE TEETER LEVER BASE AND THE CAM PLATE.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
What the manufacturer will do
DAIMLER BUSES IS WORKING WITH VAPOR BUS TO REPAIR THE AFFECTED BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7566.
Manufacturer campaign number: VBI # 2011-01
Notes
DAIMLER BUSES' SAFETY RECALL NO. VBI # 2011-01.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .