Orion recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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 could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Ess 2006
- Orion Orion Vii Li-Ion Hybrid 2008–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V523000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 28, 2011
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,300
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2008 to Aug 31, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.