Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #11V523000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V523000 by Daimler Buses North America. Includes 1,300 affected units, LITHIUM ION ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V523000
Manufacturer: Daimler Buses North America
Report Received Date: 2011-10-28T00:00:00
Subject: Lithium ion energy storage system/possible fire
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V523000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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