Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Buses Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2011 Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid Transit Buses Manufactured From July 2008 Through August 2011 And Model Year 2006 Orion Vii Li-Ion Ess Transit Buses Manufactured From May 2006 Through May 2007, Contains Bae Systems (Bae) LithiUM Ion Energy Storage System (Ess). Over Time, Particulate Debris Can Accumulate In The Hybrid System’S Li-Ion Storage System (Li-Ion Ess). Accumulated Debris In ConjunCTIon With Moisture Can Breach The Electrical Isolation Of The High Voltage Battery Pack. A ConduCTIve Path Can Be Created If The Electrical Isolation Is Breached At Both Ends Of The Battery.
Make Of Vehicle
ORION
Model Of Vehicle
ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V523000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In The Unintentional Discharge Of The Battery’S Stored Energy, Creating A Risk Of Smoke, Melting And Charring, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Orion Will Notify Owners And The Repairs Will Be Performed By Bae Systems Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began November 2011. Owners May Contact Daimler Buses North America At 1-905-403-1111.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080701
End Of Manufacture
20110831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1300
Date Owners Notified
20111116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Buses North America
Date Report Received
20111028