Orion V 1999
Model V made in 1999 by Orion got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1999
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V033005 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 12/01/1998 to 01/01/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 927 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 01/29/2001 | 03/22/2001 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. the equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. the failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Orion will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. the affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V026000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 07/01/1998 to 12/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 207 | 03/01/2007 | ODI | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 02/01/2005 | 02/01/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. owners may contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or orion at 905-403-7832. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Orion & detroit diesel recall no. 04c-2.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V015000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 02/01/1992 to 05/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 1485 | 04/01/2010 | MFR | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 01/21/2010 | 01/21/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V044002 | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | from 07/15/1999 to 12/21/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 16000 | 05/22/2001 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 02/21/2001 | 02/28/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: trucks, school bus and motor home chassis, and transit buses equipped with tie rod assemblies manufactured by trw. the suspect tie rods contain 24-dl model ball sockets. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective ball sockets and/or drag links. owner notification began may 22, 2001. 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 freightliner at 1-800-547-0712 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V545000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 09/01/1995 to 08/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 2045 | 05/01/2005 | OVSC | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 11/15/2004 | 11/16/2004 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | During 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V242001 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 04/17/1998 to 08/02/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 646 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 09/08/1999 | 09/23/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: transit buses. failure of a soft seat check valve in wheelchair lifts provided by lift-u, may allow the front and rear platform barriers to return to a horizontal position from the vertical position they are supposed to be locked in. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could allow a mobility aid to roll off of the lift platform injuring its occupant. lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Lift-u will replace the soft seat check valves. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Orion recall no. obi-9901.owner notification began june 25, 1999.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 lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or orion bus at 1-315-768-8101.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V120000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/1995 to 12/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 4191 | 06/02/2003 | OVSC | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 03/27/2003 | 04/01/2003 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||