ORION VII 2010: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V476000

Make Model Year
ORION VII 2010
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-29 2013-09-27 2013-10-23

Production Dates: 2010-11-01 - 2011-01-31

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Buses North America

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3009

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Buses North America Ltd. "DBNA" is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Orion V and model year 2002-2010 VII buses equipped with Sure Power equalizers and DC-DC Converters. The specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.

Consequence

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.