Daimler Buses North America | NHTSA Recall #13V476000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V476000 by Daimler Buses North America. Affecting model year 2003-2008 orion v and model year 2002-2010 vii buses equipped with sure power equalizers and dc-dc converters Includes 3,009 affected units, Battery Equalizers/DC-DC Converters-Possible Fire, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2003-2008 orion v and model year 2002-2010 vii buses equipped with sure power equalizers and dc-dc converters
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.