Orion V, VII (2002-2010): Electrical system
Recall 13V476000 · Sep 27, 2013 · Daimler Buses North America
3,009
vehicles affected
3,009
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V476000
- Date
- Sep 27, 2013
- Maker
- Daimler Buses North America
- Units affected
- 3,009
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2002-2010
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Daimler Buses North America Ltd. (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Orion V and model year 2002-2010 VII buses equipped with Sure Power equalizers and DC-DC Converters. The specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
What can happen
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 15 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V476000?
2 models: Orion V (2003-2008), Orion Vii (2002-2010), about 3,009 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V476000?
DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.
What can happen?
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.