NHTSA Recall 13V476000

Defect

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.

Risk

Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.

What the manufacturer will do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2003 Orion V
• 2004 Orion V
• 2005 Orion V
• 2006 Orion V
• 2007 Orion V
• 2008 Orion V
• 2002 Orion Vii
• 2003 Orion Vii
• 2004 Orion Vii
• 2005 Orion Vii
• 2006 Orion Vii
• 2007 Orion Vii
• 2008 Orion Vii
• 2009 Orion Vii
• 2010 Orion Vii