Date: 10/30/2009 10:33:11 AM
Daimler Buses Of North America Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2002 Through 2009 Orion Transit Buses
REASON: The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
distribution: nationwide.
| Vehicle Make / Model:
| | Model Year(s): | | ORION / V | | 2002-2005 2007 | | ORION / VII | | 2002-2006 2008-2009 | | Manufacturer: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | Mfr''s Report Date: OCT 20, 2009 | | NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V413000 | N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A |
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| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 368 |
| Summary:
Daimler Buses Of North America is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 Orion transit buses equipped with Luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector. |
| Consequence:
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire. |
| Remedy:
Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by Luminator free of charge. Please see Luminator''s defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact Luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or Orion at 1-800-716-7466. |
| 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 . |
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