Orion Orion VII Li-Ion Hybrid, Orion VII Li-Ion Ess: Electrical system — 12v/24v/48v battery

Affects Orion Orion VII Li-Ion Hybrid, Orion VII Li-Ion Ess · 2006–2011 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

ORION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY BAE SYSTEMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA AT 1-905-403-1111.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational