NHTSA Recall 07V379000: Engine and engine cooling
DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71 vehicles. It affects 2004–2007 Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V379000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | August 28, 2007 |
| Owner notification | January 25, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins engines configured with diesel particulate filters (dpf) and ultra compact modules (ucm), the ucm may fail. The ucm is located in a wiring harness inside the engine compartment on the curb side.
Safety risk
The engine may stall and the ucm may fail causing a fire.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to replace the 5 amp circuit breaker with a 2 amp fuse to mitigate the failure of the ucm from subsequently causing a fire. The recall began on january 25, 2008. Owners may contact dcbusna/orion bus at 905-403-7832.
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 07V379000
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.