NHTSA safety recall

Recall 13V476000

Electrical System — Orion · reported 27 Sep 2013 · 3,009 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

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.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
13V476000
Filed by
Daimler Buses North America
Report received
27 Sep 2013
Owners notified
29 Nov 2013
Potentially affected
3,009

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2003 Orion V 2004 Orion V 2005 Orion V 2006 Orion V 2007 Orion V 2008 Orion V 2002 Orion Vii 2003 Orion Vii 2004 Orion Vii 2005 Orion Vii 2006 Orion Vii 2007 Orion Vii 2008 Orion Vii 2009 Orion Vii 2010 Orion Vii

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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