NHTSA Recall 09V099000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V099000; Date: Mar. 25, 2009
A short circuit between the seat bus bar and the adjacent terminal connection could overheat the wire, possibly resulting in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Orion VII; 2007 Orion VII; 2008 Orion VII
Component: Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/cooler
Manufactured by: Daimler Buses North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 804
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 4, 2009
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