2007-2012 Orion Vii recall: engine

Daimler Buses North America reported this safety recall on May 15, 2015. It covers about 455 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 455
reported: May 15, 2015
owners notified: Jun 12, 2015
related complaints: 1

Engine and engine cooling: engine

What is wrong: Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to October 1, 2012. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Risk: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DBNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact DBNA at 1‑905‑403‑7807 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357.

Recall number 15V288000

Affected vehicles

Orion Vii 2007-2012 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

Questions about recall 15V288000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Orion Vii engine?

Yes. Recall 15V288000, reported on May 15, 2015, covers about 455 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V288000?

Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DBNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact DBNA at 1‑905‑403‑7807 or Cummins Inc. at 1‑800‑343‑7357.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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