Daimler Commercial Buses NA: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Daimler Commercial Buses NA in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 27, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ORION/FMVSS 217/WINDOW HANDLE

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE HANDLE PULL FORCE EXCEEDS THE 89N FORCE TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY WINDOW. ADDITIONAL FORCE IS REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE WINDOW.

NHTSA ID: 03V120000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 4,191

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-800-492-2116.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 24, 2003

(Campaign #: ORB-03-01)

ORION/ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR HOSE

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINE CONFIGURATIONS, A HYDRAULIC MOTOR USED TO DRIVE THE ENGINE COOLING FAN MOTOR HAS TWO HOSES CONNECTED TO IT, INCLUDING A HIGH PRESSURE INPUT HOSE. THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE IS CONSTRUCTED WITH REUSABLE OR CRIMP ENDS. THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE BUS, INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE END OF THE HOSE THAT IS CONNECTED TO THE FAN MOTOR HAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE HOSE CONNECTOR.

NHTSA ID: 03V063000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 416

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC HOSE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION AT 1-905-403-1111.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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