Orion V 2004
Model V made in 2004 by Orion got 7 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment adaptive and interior lighting.
Model 2004
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 06V211000 | ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD. | from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 405 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 06/14/2006 | 06/14/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50g engines, 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 is conducting the recall (please see 06e028000) and will repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket free of charge. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or orion bus at 905-403-7832. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Orion bus recall no. ddc#06c03.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V480000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 11/01/2004 to 07/31/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 175 | 10/20/2008 | MFR | DAIMLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA | 09/29/2008 | 09/24/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler buses is recalling 175 my 2004-2008 orion v and vii buses equipped with a cummins isl diesel engines. due to various alternator cable routing configurations, it may be possible for the cable to rub on engine components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | When the cable rubbing is not detected during regular maintenance inspections, the insulation can rub to expose the electrified cable. arcing can cause a fire to occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler buses will reroute the alternator cable to ensure that the cable does not contact engine components. the recall is expected to begin on or before january 2009. owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - OTHER FUEL TYPES - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V447000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 187 | 09/28/2012 | ODI | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 09/13/2012 | 09/13/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler buses north america (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 orion v and model year 2005-2006 orion vii transit buses equipped with john deere compressed natural gas (cng) turbocharged engines. the turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dbna will notify owners. the remedy for this issue is still under development. the safety recall began on september 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-882-8054. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V412000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/2001 to 05/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 983 | 10/29/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 10/20/2009 | 10/20/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | The lift passenger could be seriously injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Orion 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V413000 | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 06/01/2002 to 03/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 368 | 10/19/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||