Vehicle recall 09V318000 · August 7, 2009
2006-2009 Orion VII
The passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from December 2007 through July 2009. The passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. These screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.
- Consequence
- A collapsing window could injure passengers.
- Remedy
- An interim notice was sent to owners on October 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. A permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. An owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about August 27, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-716-7466.
- 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
- 09V318000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 7, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 21, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 824
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Glass, side/rear
Vehicles covered
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