Daimler Buses North America: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Daimler Buses North America in 2012. See the details of the recalls below.

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September 13, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Turbocharger/Compressor Wheel Failure (CNG Models)

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.

NHTSA ID: 12V447000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 187

Consequence Summary:

Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 4, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELCHAIR LIFT/OUTER ROLL STOP LATCHING MECHANISM

DAIMLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2008-2009 DAIMLER SPRINTER MINI-BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BRAUN CENTURY-2 AND VISTA-2 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. OVER TIME AND WITH FREQUENT USE, THE ROLL STOP LATCHES ON THE OUTER BARRIER MAY BECOME BENT OR MISALIGNED.

NHTSA ID: 12V148000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 42

Consequence Summary:

A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT MAY DEFEAT OR RIDE OVER THE INSUFFICIENTLY LATCHED ROLL STOP. IF THIS OCCURS WHEN THE LIFT PLATFORM IS IN AN ELEVATED POSITION, THE WHEELCHAIRS OCCUPANT COULD FALL AND SUSTAIN INJURY.

Corrective Action:

DAIMLER IS WORKING WITH BRAUN TO NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 19, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER AT 1-800-882-8054.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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