NHTSA Recall 09V121000: Electrical system
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 380 vehicles. It affects 2008–2009 Orion VII.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V121000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | April 15, 2009 |
| Owner notification | May 8, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler buses is recalling 380 my 2008-2009 vii buses configured with a mobile climate control (mcc) heater and those with a mcc defroster manufacturer from october 2008 - march 2009 only. The blower motor mount screws may not have the proper torque. If the four blower motor mount screws disconnect, the bracket can move possibly causing an electrical terminal short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit can result in a fire.
Remedy
Mcc will inspect the buses for incorrect torque on blower mounts and torque the screws correctly as required free of charge. If the inspection reveals any damage to the affected components, additional repairs will be made as necessay. The recall is expected to begin during may 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 09V121000
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.