Vehicle Make / Model:



Model Year(s):



ORION / V



2004-2008




ORION / VII



2005-2006




Manufacturer: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mfr's Report Date: SEP 11, 2012



NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V447000



NHTSA Action Number: PE12006



Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER



Potential Number of Units Affected: 187



Summary:
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.



Consequence:
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.



Remedy:
DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The recall is scheduled to begin on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054 .



Notes:
Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153 ); or go to [www.safercar.gov].