2008 ORION VII RECALL - #09V099000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : SEAT HEATER/COOLER
DAIMLER BUS IS RECALLING 804 MY 2006-2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A NEW YORK CUSTOM SEAT HEATER. CURRENTLY, THE TERMINAL CONNECTION OF THE SEAT HEATER IS IMMEDIATELY LOCATED NEXT TO THE SEAT BUS BAR. SHOULD CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL OR DEBRIS, SUCH AS A WASHER, ENTER BETWEEN THE TERMINAL CONNECTION AND THE SEAT BUS BAR, A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 ORION VII |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2006 - 3/31/2009 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/2009 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/4/2009 |
| # Affected |
804 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
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| Description |
DAIMLER BUS IS RECALLING 804 MY 2006-2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A NEW YORK CUSTOM SEAT HEATER. CURRENTLY, THE TERMINAL CONNECTION OF THE SEAT HEATER IS IMMEDIATELY LOCATED NEXT TO THE SEAT BUS BAR. SHOULD CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL OR DEBRIS, SUCH AS A WASHER, ENTER BETWEEN THE TERMINAL CONNECTION AND THE SEAT BUS BAR, A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE SEAT BUS BAR AND THE ADJACENT TERMINAL CONNECTION COULD OVERHEAT THE WIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT BUSES FOR DEBRIS AND WILL RELOCATE THE TERMINAL CONNECTION AWAY FROM THE BUS BAR. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 905-403-7807. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2008 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 ORION VII Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2008 ORION VII Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
2008 ORION VII Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 ORION VII Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2008 ORION VII Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2008 ORION VII Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 ORION VII Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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