2003 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion Vii | 2009 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion V | 2005 Orion Vii | 2004 Orion Vii | 2002 Orion Vii | 2006 Orion V | 2003 Orion Vii | 2007 Orion Vii | 2010 Orion Vii — Electrical system
Published October 23, 2013 · Recall initiated: September 27, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V476000, published October 23, 2013 and initiated September 27, 2013. Recalling firm: Daimler Buses North America; 2003 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion Vii | 2009 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion V | 2005 Orion Vii | 2004 Orion Vii | 2002 Orion Vii | 2006 Orion V | 2003 Orion Vii | 2007 Orion Vii | 2010 Orion Vii — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- ORION
- Model
- V
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Buses North America
- Lot
- 2003 ORION V | 2007 ORION V | 2005 ORION V | 2004 ORION V | 2006 ORION VII | 2008 ORION VII | 2009 ORION VII | 2008 ORION V | 2005 ORION VII | 2004 ORION VII | 2002 ORION VII | 2006 ORION V | 2003 ORION VII | 2007 ORION VII | 2010 ORION VII
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2003 Orion V | 2007 Orion V | 2005 Orion V | 2004 Orion V | 2006 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion Vii | 2009 Orion Vii | 2008 Orion V | 2005 Orion Vii | 2004 Orion Vii | 2002 Orion Vii | 2006 Orion V | 2003 Orion Vii | 2007 Orion Vii | 2010 Orion Vii — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V476000 on October 23, 2013. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: ORION. Model: V.