Orion Vii (2002) – 09V413000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Buses Of North America Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002 Through 2009 Orion Transit Buses Equipped With Luminator Horizon Led Side Destination Signs. The Connector Board Can Corrode Due To An Accumulation Of Moisture Under The Connector.

Make Of Vehicle

ORION

Model Of Vehicle

VII

Year

2002

Recall Campaign Number

09V413000

Component Description

Interior Lighting

Effect Of Defect

A Short Could Occur, Possibly Causing Smoke And A Fire.

Fix Defect

Orion Will Notify Owners And The Buses Will Be Repaired By Luminator Free Of Charge. Please See Luminator’S Defect Report 09E-054. The Safety Recall Is Expected To Begin During November 2009. Owners May Contact Luminator At 1-972-516-3033 Or Orion At 1-800-716-7466.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Buses North America, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20020601

End Of Manufacture

20090331

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

368

Date Owners Notified

20091019

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Commercial Buses Na

Date Report Received

20091020

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard