Vehicle recall 09V099000 · March 25, 2009

2006-2008 Orion VII

Currently, the terminal connection of the seat heater is immediately located next to the seat bus bar.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 09V099000
Reported to NHTSA: March 25, 2009
Filed by: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: May 4, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected: 804
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

Recall 09V099000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Orion VII (2006-2008): 2008, 2007, 2006

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