Orion V 2001

Model V made in 2001 by Orion got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, power train and structure.

Model 2001

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
09V412000DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.from 01/01/2001 to 05/30/2009V (Vehicle)98310/29/2009MFRDAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.10/20/200910/20/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler buses is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. the lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. the outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger and pinch, press, or crush the passenger's feet.
Consequence SummaryThe lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Corrective SummaryOrion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. please see lift-u's defect report 09e-051. the safety recall began on october 29, 2009. owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or orion 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 .
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).
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
01V322002FREIGHTLINER CORPORATIONfrom 05/29/2001 to 10/02/2001V (Vehicle)270003/18/2002MFRDAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA11/15/200111/30/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Consequence SummaryIf the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace these pedals. owner notification began march 18, 2002. 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.
NotesAlso 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
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

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