Vehicle recall 09V121000 · April 15, 2009
2008-2009 Orion VII
The blower motor mount screws may not have the proper torque.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler buses is recalling 380 my 2008-2009 vii buses configured with a mobile climate control (mcc) heater and those with a mcc defroster manufacturer from October 2008 - March 2009 only. The blower motor mount screws may not have the proper torque. If the four blower motor mount screws disconnect, the bracket can move possibly causing an electrical terminal short circuit.
- Consequence
- A short circuit can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Mcc will inspect the buses for incorrect torque on blower mounts and torque the screws correctly as required free of charge. If the inspection reveals any damage to the affected components, additional repairs will be made as necessay. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V121000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 15, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 8, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 380
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
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