2010 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2008 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2009 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2011 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2006 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Ess — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
Published October 28, 2011 · Recall initiated: October 28, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V523000, published October 28, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Buses North America; 2010 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2008 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2009 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2011 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2006 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Ess — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ORION
- Model
- ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Buses North America
- Lot
- 2010 ORION ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID | 2008 ORION ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID | 2009 ORION ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID | 2011 ORION ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID | 2006 ORION ORION VII LI-ION ESS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2008 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2009 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2011 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid | 2006 Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Ess — Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V523000 on October 28, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ORION. Model: ORION VII LI-ION HYBRID.