Vehicle recall 11V523000 · October 28, 2011

Orion Orion VII LI-ION Hybrid and Orion VII LI-ION ESS

Over time, particulate debris can accumulate in the hybrid system's li-ion storage system (li-ion ess).

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

Summary: Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 orion vii li-ion hybrid transit buses manufactured from July 2008 through August 2011 and model year 2006 orion vii li-ion ess transit buses manufactured from may 2006 through may 2007, contains bae systems (bae) lithium ion energy storage system (ess). Over time, particulate debris can accumulate in the hybrid system's li-ion storage system (li-ion ess). Accumulated debris in conjunction with moisture can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. A conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
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: 11V523000
Reported to NHTSA: October 28, 2011
Filed by: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: November 16, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Recall 11V523000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Orion VII LI-ION ESS (2006): 2006
Orion VII LI-ION Hybrid (2008-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

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