NHTSA Recall 07V310000: Hoses/lines/piping/fittings (engine and engine cooling)
DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34 vehicles. It affects 2005 Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V310000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS |
| Report received | July 20, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 11, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with configuration fc510 high pressure fan motor hoses, the wrong hose specification was selected.
Safety risk
The hydraulic cooling fan pressure hose may exhibit an oil leak. Oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimlerchrysler/orion bus has replaced the hoses on all vehicles involved in this recall.
Notes
Customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V310000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Orion VII | 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.