Vehicle recall 09V215000 · June 11, 2009

2007-2009 Orion VII

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.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Orion is recalling 286 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 the moving window portion will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before July 15, 2009. Owners may contact hehr international at 1-989-845-3067 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
Notes: Daimler recall no. 09-182.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: 09V215000
Reported to NHTSA: June 11, 2009
Filed by: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer campaign: 09-182
Owner notification: July 15, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 286
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Recall 09V215000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Orion VII (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007

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