2008–2009 Orion VII recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler buses is recalling 380 my 2008-2009 VII buses configured with a mobile climate control (mcc) heater and those with a mcc defroster manufacturer from october 2008 - march 2009 only. The blower motor mount screws may not have the proper torque. If the four blower motor mount screws disconnect, the bracket CAN move possibly causing an electrical terminal short circuit.
💥 The risk
A short circuit CAN result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
Mcc will inspect the buses for incorrect torque on blower mounts and torque the screws correctly as required free of charge. If the inspection reveals any damage to the affected components, additional repairs will be made as necessay. The recall is expected to begin during may 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 905-403-7807.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V121000
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 380
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 8, 2009
- Built
- Oct 1, 2008 – Mar 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .