Vehicle recall 13V056000 · February 22, 2013
2011-2012 Orion VII
In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Orion VII transit buses equipped with disc brakes using MGM brake components. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
- Consequence
- Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- DBNA will notify owners and will replace the affected brake chambers, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.
- Notes
- Customers may 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
- 13V056000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 2013
- Filed by
- Daimler Buses North America
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 171
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Parking brake › Driveline › Air › Chamber
Vehicles covered
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