NHTSA Recall 09V318000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 824 vehicles. It affects 2006–2009 Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V318000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | August 7, 2009 |
| Owner notification | October 21, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V318000
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.