2002–2009 Orion VII & 2002–2007 Orion V recall: interior lighting
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board CAN corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
💥 The risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
🔧 The fix
Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
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
- 09V413000
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 368
- Component
- INTERIOR LIGHTING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-716-7466
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 19, 2009
- Built
- Jun 1, 2002 – Mar 31, 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 .