Recall 10V-015: 1992–1993, 1998 Orion II, 1992–2003, 2005–2006, 2008 Orion V and 2 more
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Jan 21, 2010, covering about 426 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (At the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine RPM was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher RPM resulting in unwanted engine power.
The risk
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes
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> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V015000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Orion II | 1992, 1993, 1998 | All years |
| Orion V | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 | All years |
| Orion VI | 1995, 2002 | All years |
| Orion VII | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-015?
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (At the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine RPM was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher RPM resulting in unwanted engine power.
How is recall 10V-015 fixed?
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.