Orion Transit Bus Recalls

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
ORION / VII		2007-2009
Manufacturer: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 09, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V215000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Potential Number of Units Affected: 381

Summary: ORION IS RECALLING 381 MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND APRIL 2009. THE BOND OF THE GLASS TO THE ALUMINUM FRAME OF THE PASSENGER WINDOWS IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE WINDOW ATTACHED TO THE FRAME.

Consequence: THE WINDOW COULD DISLODGE FROM THE BUS WHILE IN OPERATION, POSSIBLY BECOMING A ROAD HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: ORION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-7807.

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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .