DAIMLER BUSES issued a recall on the V, and VII models

Report a Concern
Starting date:
September 27, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Subcategory:
Bus
Notification type:
Safety Mfr
System:
Electrical
Units affected:
588
Source of recall:
Transport Canada
Identification number:
2013336
TC ID number:
2013336

Advisory details

On certain buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers and/or convertors, the equalizer and/or convertor could develop an internal short circuit, resulting in a risk of overheating, smoke and/or fire. This may result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Owners will be supplied with replacement parts and instructions on how to affect repairs. Alternatively, the manufacturer may carry out on-site repairs.

Affected products

Makes and models affected
Make Model Model year(s) affected
ORION VII 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
ORION V 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007