Orion Vii 2002
Model Vii made in 2002 by Orion got 1 investigation there are 7 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, fuel system, other and interior lighting.
Model 2002
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E028000 | DETROIT DIESEL CORP. | E (Equipment) | 433 | 08/07/2006 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 04/03/2006 | 04/03/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 2000-2005 detroit diesel series 50g engines manufactured between october 2, 2002, and march 22, 2005, equipped on certain 2002-2004 orion v and 2002-2005 orion vii transit buses. higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel will notify owners and repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket with an improved gasket free of charge. the recall began on april 7, 2006. owners may contact detroit diesel at 313-592-3708. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ddc recall no. 06c-3.customers may 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. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04E038000 | STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES INDUSTRIES | E (Equipment) | 2030 | 02/10/2005 | OVSC | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 05/20/2004 | 06/03/2004 | 571 | 304 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain compressed natural gas fuel containers, model alt823d, p/n 1273147, equipped on certain 2003 and 2004 orion vii buses. the nvg container's pressure relief devices fail to timely and fully activate as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 304, compressed natural gas fuel container integrity. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle fire with the fuel system roof enclosure removed or opened, the fuel container's pressure relief devices may not activate as they are designed to do and the fuel container could rupture and explode. such an explosion, if it were to occur, could cause serious injuries or death to occupants of the bus or to persons outside the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Structural composites will replace the pressure relief valve free of charge. structural composites is expected to notify the owners of affected orion vii buses in june 2004. the recall began february 2005. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 04V411000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 01/01/2002 to 06/25/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 252 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 08/19/2004 | 08/24/2004 | 571 | 304 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas fuel containers, model alt823d, p/n 1273147, do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 304, 'compressed natural gas fuel container integrity.' the ngv container's pressure relief devices fail to timely and fully activate as required by the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a vehicle fire with the fuel system roof enclosure removed or opened, the fuel container's pressure relief devices may not activate as they are designed to do and the fuel container could rupture and explode. such an explosion could cause serious injuries or death to occupants of the bus or to persons outside the bus. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Structural composites will notify the orion bus owners. structural composites has not yet provided the agency with a finalized remedy. owners should contact sci at 1-909-444-2503 or orion at 1-905-403-7832. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V413000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2002 to 03/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 368 | 10/19/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 10/20/2009 | 10/23/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. the connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V447000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 01/01/2002 to 08/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 452 | 12/14/2004 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 09/13/2004 | 09/15/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses, the battery storage sliding tray locking toggle was not tightened sufficiently. the battery door can open allowing the battery tray to slide out from the stored position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause an obstacle, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and add a locking pin to keep the battery tray from sliding. orion has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. customers may also contact orion at 1-905-403-7832. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V282000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 10/01/2001 to 05/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 1092 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 06/14/2005 | 06/16/2005 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain commercial buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Orion is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. owners may contact orion bus at 905-403-7832 or vapor at 847-777-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| SIL-10-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10040014 | Ready | 08/11/2011 | |
| SIL-10-06-10 | 06/01/2010 | 10040014 | Daimler trucks: the windows have been locked with a screw or locking block. there is a procedure to allow these windows to be made to open. *rm | 08/11/2011 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||
| PE04074 | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 11/02/2004 | 12/17/2004 | HYDRAULIC FAN FITTINGS LEAKING | 04V544000 | |
| This investigation was opened after odi visited a transit fleet facility and observed a bus that had experienced an engine compartment fire.after inspecting similar model buses, six other buses were found to have leaking hydraulic hoses, resulting in oilsprayinginto the engine compartment and onto hot engine exhaust components. odi opened the investigation to gather specific information concerning the hoses, fittingsand to understand the influence of hydraulic leakage as a catalyst for bus fires. as a result of odi | ||||||