NHTSA Recall 09V099000: Seat heater/cooler (seats)
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 804 vehicles. It affects 2006–2008 Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V099000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Report received | March 25, 2009 |
| Owner notification | May 4, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V099000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.