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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V523📅 Oct 28, 2011

2008–2011 Orion Orion VII LI-ION Hybrid & 2006 Orion Orion VII LI-ION ESS recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

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.

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
11V523000
Manufacturer
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,300
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 16, 2011
Built
Jul 1, 2008 – Aug 31, 2011
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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 11V523 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 11V523?

2008–2011 Orion Orion VII LI-ION Hybrid & 2006 Orion Orion VII LI-ION ESS. 1,300 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Orion dealer to book the free repair.