NHTSA Recall 12V447000: Turbo/supercharger (engine and engine cooling)
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 187 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Orion V.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V447000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › OTHER FUEL TYPES › TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
| Report received | September 13, 2012 |
| Owner notification | September 28, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Orion V and model year 2005-2006 Orion VII transit buses equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Safety risk
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V447000
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.