Recalls for 1993 Orion Ii

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE

Posted on: 2010-01-21
Description
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control.  The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, throttle; off or front and on or rear selecting the active engine control station.  If a person operating the engine from the rear position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the off or front position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.  

Consequence
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch.  This service will be performed free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 1, 2010.  Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.

Notes
Owners 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 .