The problem
On certain transit buses equipped with configuration fc510 high pressure fan motor hoses, the wrong hose specification was selected.
The risk
The hydraulic cooling fan pressure hose may exhibit an oil leak. Oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The fix
Daimlerchrysler/orion bus has replaced the hoses on all vehicles involved in this recall.
Contacts
Customers 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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Orion dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V310000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.