NHTSA recall campaign
09V413000
ManufacturerDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.Reported2009-10-20Affected368 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →