Orion Bus over time, particulate debris can accumulate in the hybrid SYSTEM'S LI-ION storage system (LI-ION ess).
The short version
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the electrical system 12v/24v/48v battery. Here is what owners need to know.
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.
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.
ORION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY BAE SYSTEMS FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 11V-523.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006–2011 | Orion Bus Orion VII |
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