Vehicle recall 07V326000 · July 26, 2007
2004-2007 Orion VII
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl engines, the exhaust elbow was incorrectly assembled and welded during production.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety outline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 07V326000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 26, 2007
- Filed by
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 96
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Vehicles covered
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