Orion Orion Vii Li-ion Hybrid 2011
Model Orion Vii Li-ion Hybrid made in 2011 by Orion got 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment and equipment adaptive. There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 2011
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
11V523000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 07/01/2008 to 08/31/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1300 | MFR | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/28/2011 | 10/28/2011 | ||||||||
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 Summary | Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by bae systems free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-905-403-1111. | |||||||||||||||
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 . |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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EQUIPMENT | |||||
SB-0001 REV-A | 11/01/2011 | 10048779 | Orion: suggestion of mitigation measures on certain buses that are hybrid, to help reduce potential double ended ground faults and possible lithium-ion energy storage system (ess) thermal events. models vii, vii ng. no model years listed | 01/07/2013 | |
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
SB-0001 REV-A | 11/01/2011 | 10048779 | Orion: suggestion of mitigation measures on certain buses that are hybrid, to help reduce potential double ended ground faults and possible lithium-ion energy storage system (ess) thermal events. models vii, vii ng. no model years listed | 01/07/2013 | |
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
SB-0021 | 02/01/2012 | 10048479 | Orion bus: the dobic (vcm) module harness, in driver's barrier, are inspected for correction of slack and the cracks or loose pins, on p1 and p2 connectors, are inspected and done upon initial receipt of bus. models 1128, 1132, 1172, 11 | 12/19/2012 |