Orion V 1995

Model V made in 1995 by Orion got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment adaptive and power train.

Model 1995

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
98V230000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 06/26/1995 to 04/15/1998V (Vehicle)106804/15/1998ODIDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA09/17/199809/25/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: transit buses equipped with electric engine starters. the power cables are routed across the back of the engine and fastened to the engine bulkhead. the cable may not be adequately fastened, chaffing the cable, and causing an electrical short.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could possibly start a fire in the engine compartment.
Corrective SummaryDealers rerouted the wiring in the engine compartment.
NotesOwner notification began april 15, 1998.all owners have been notified.no further action is required on this recall.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
07V024000DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NAfrom 11/01/1987 to 04/30/1998V (Vehicle)363701/01/2007MFRDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA02/01/200702/05/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts, it is possible for a person to wedge their feet under the solid bar barrier linkage.
Consequence SummaryWhile sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
Corrective SummaryDaimlerchrysler commercial is working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
NotesCustomers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE
10V015000DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 02/01/1992 to 05/31/2009V (Vehicle)148504/01/2010MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.01/21/201001/21/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. the morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, throttle; off or front and on or rear selecting the active engine control station. if a person operating the engine from the rear position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the off or front position and the engine rpm was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher rpm resulting in unwanted engine power.
Consequence SummaryThe bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDaimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on april 1, 2010. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
NotesOwners 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 .
STRUCTURE
04V545000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.from 09/01/1995 to 08/31/2004V (Vehicle)204505/01/2005OVSCDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA11/15/200411/16/2004571217
Defect SummaryCertain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
Consequence SummaryDuring the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. the moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. the recall began may 1, 2005. owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
97V002000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 06/07/1995 to 12/30/1996V (Vehicle)57801/10/1997MFRDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA01/02/199701/14/1997
Defect SummaryThe subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. in the case of a frontal crash, at more than 20 miles per hour, with the wheelchair position occupied, there is a possibly that the bolt threads tapped into the floor structure would strip allowing movement of the wheelchair barrier.
Consequence SummaryFailure of the hardware attachment would allow movement of the wheelchair barrier which could cause injuries, or death of the disabled person or other passengers.
Corrective SummaryThe existing wheelchair barrier leg mounting bolts will be replaced with new bolts, washers and nuts.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification will begin january 10, 1997. notes:if you do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-905-625-9510.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
03V120000ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/1995 to 12/31/2002V (Vehicle)419106/02/2003OVSCDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA03/27/200304/01/2003571217
Defect SummaryCertain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217,
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will repair these windows. owner notification began june 1, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration