NHTSA Recall 10V015000: Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) (power train)
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 426 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Orion II.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V015000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY › PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) |
| Report received | January 21, 2010 |
| Owner notification | April 1, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine RPM was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher RPM resulting in unwanted engine power.
Safety risk
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses 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 10V015000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Orion II | 1992, 1993, 1998 |
| Orion V | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008 |
| Orion VI | 1995, 2002 |
| Orion VII | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009 |
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.