Daimler Commercial Buses NA: Safety Recalls in 2007

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Daimler Commercial Buses NA in 2007. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 28, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ULTRA COMPACT MODULE (UCM) WIRING HARNESS/CUMMINS

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES CONFIGURED WITH DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS (DPF) AND ULTRA COMPACT MODULES (UCM), THE UCM MAY FAIL. THE UCM IS LOCATED IN A WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE CURB SIDE.

NHTSA ID: 07V379000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 71

Consequence Summary:

THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND THE UCM MAY FAIL CAUSING A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPLACE THE 5 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER WITH A 2 AMP FUSE TO MITIGATE THE FAILURE OF THE UCM FROM SUBSEQUENTLY CAUSING A FIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DCBUSNA/ORION BUS AT 905-403-7832.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 26, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EXHAUST ELBOW

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES, THE EXHAUST ELBOW WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND WELDED DURING PRODUCTION. THE UPPER FLANGE HAS A BUTT TYPE WELD INSTEAD OF A FILLET TYPE WELD.

NHTSA ID: 07V326000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 96

Consequence Summary:

AN EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT IS NOT MAINTAINED TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO LEAKING SECTIONS CAN CAUSE HEAT DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXHAUST ELBOW. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING SEPTEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ORION AT 1-800-716-7466.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 20, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FAN MOTOR HOSE

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CONFIGURATION FC510 HIGH PRESSURE FAN MOTOR HOSES, THE WRONG HOSE SPECIFICATION WAS SELECTED.

NHTSA ID: 07V310000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 34

Consequence Summary:

THE HYDRAULIC COOLING FAN PRESSURE HOSE MAY EXHIBIT AN OIL LEAK. OIL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/ORION BUS HAS REPLACED THE HOSES ON ALL VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 1, 2007

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS/LIFT-U

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.

NHTSA ID: 07V024000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 3,637

Consequence Summary:

WHILE SITTING IN A WHEELCHAIR, A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND WHO DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET THEM FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U TO REPAIR THESE BUSES (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7807.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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