Recall 11V523000: 2006, 2008–2011 Orion Orion

Report received

Oct 28, 2011

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north america, inc.

Potentially affected

1,300vehicles

Model years

2006, 2008–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Orion Orion0 complaints
• 2008 Orion Orion0 complaints
• 2009 Orion Orion0 complaints
• 2010 Orion Orion0 complaints
• 2011 Orion Orion0 complaints