Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #09V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V099000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 804 affected units, SEAT HEATER CONFIGURATION, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V099000

Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America

Report Received Date: 2009-03-25T00:00:00

Subject: Seat heater configuration

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 804

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vi3r-8ryx.56b5

NHTSA ID: 09V099000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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