Report Receipt Date: FEB 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V056000
Component(s): PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 171

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America


SUMMARY:
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Orion VII transit buses equipped with disc brakes using MGM brake components. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
CONSEQUENCE:
Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
REMEDY:
DBNA will notify owners and will replace the affected brake chambers, free of charge. The safety recall will begin in late February 2013. 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].