There have been 3 safety recalls for the Orion I. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Orion I.
The passengers may be subjected to increased risk ofinjury if an accident occurrs and the emergency exit cannot not be used.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Orion I, 1993 Orion I, 1994 Orion I |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Recall Summary: The left hand rearview mirror can be adjusted to a position which interferes with the opening of the emergency exit window located adjacent to the driver position. In such cases, the vehicle is in non-compliance with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Buses are not in compliance with fmvss 217.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1977 Orion I, 1978 Orion I, 1979 Orion I, 1980 Orion I, 1981 Orion I, 1982 Orion I, 1983 Orion I, 1984 Orion I, 1985 Orion I, 1986 Orion I, 1987 Orion I, 1988 Orion I, 1983 Orion II, 1984 Orion II, 1985 Orion II, 1986 Orion II, 1987 Orion II, 1988 Orion II, 1979 Orion Suburban, 1980 Orion Suburban, 1981 Orion Suburban, 1982 Orion Suburban, 1983 Orion Suburban, 1984 Orion Suburban, 1985 Orion Suburban, 1986 Orion Suburban, 1987 Orion Suburban, 1988 Orion Suburban |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Emergency exit label is missing on entrance door and/or exit door for use as emergency exit. Push out window instruction label does not start with the words emergency exit. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
While 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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1987 Orion I, 1988 Orion I, 1989 Orion I, 1990 Orion I, 1991 Orion I, 1992 Orion I, 1993 Orion I, 1990 Orion V, 1991 Orion V, 1992 Orion V, 1993 Orion V, 1994 Orion V, 1995 Orion V, 1996 Orion V, 1997 Orion V, 1998 Orion V |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: On 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 3,637 |
| Dec. 14, 1993 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices | 45 |
| May. 19, 1989 | Equipment:other:labels | 1,311 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Orion I | 1 |
| 1993 Orion I | 2 |
| 1992 Orion I | 2 |
| 1991 Orion I | 1 |
| 1990 Orion I | 1 |
| 1989 Orion I | 1 |
| 1988 Orion I | 2 |
| 1987 Orion I | 2 |
| 1986 Orion I | 1 |
| 1985 Orion I | 1 |
| 1984 Orion I | 1 |
| 1983 Orion I | 1 |
| 1982 Orion I | 1 |
| 1981 Orion I | 1 |
| 1980 Orion I | 1 |
| 1979 Orion I | 1 |
| 1978 Orion I | 1 |
| 1977 Orion I | 1 |