2006-2008 Orion Vii recall: seat heater/cooler
Daimler Buses North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 25, 2009. It covers about 804 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 804
- reported
- Mar 25, 2009
- owners notified
- May 4, 2009
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
- What is wrong
- Daimler bus is recalling 804 my 2006-2009 transit buses equipped with a new york custom seat heater. Currently, the terminal connection of the seat heater is immediately located next to the seat bus bar. Should conductive material or debris, such as a washer, enter between the terminal connection and the seat bus bar, a short circuit could occur.
- Risk
- A short circuit between the seat bus bar and the adjacent terminal connection could overheat the wire, possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect buses for debris and will relocate the terminal connection away from the bus bar. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 905‑403‑7807.
Recall number 09V099000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 09V099000
Is there a recall on the 2006-2008 Orion Vii seat heater/cooler?
Yes. Recall 09V099000, reported on March 25, 2009, covers about 804 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V099000?
Dealers will inspect buses for debris and will relocate the terminal connection away from the bus bar. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 905‑403‑7807.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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