Vehicle recall 11V214000 · April 1, 2011
2008 Orion VII
There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2008 orion vii transit buses manufactured from June 13-16, 2008, and equipped with teeter lever assemblies. There is insufficient engagement between the teeter lever base and the cam plate.
- Consequence
- Failure of the teeter lever assembly will cause the rear side exit door to operate improperly. A passenger leaning on or forced against the door could fall through the door and sustain injuries.
- Remedy
- Daimler buses is working with vapor bus to repair the affected buses free of charge. The safety recall began on April 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7566.
- Notes
- Daimler buses' safety recall no. Vbi # 2011-01.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
- 11V214000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 1, 2011
- Filed by
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- VBI # 2011-01
- Owner notification
- April 29, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Vehicles covered
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