There have been 24 safety recalls for the Orion V. 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 V.
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2003 Orion V, 2004 Orion V, 2005 Orion V, 2006 Orion V, 2007 Orion V, 2008 Orion V, 2002 Orion VII, 2003 Orion VII, 2004 Orion VII, 2005 Orion VII, 2006 Orion VII, 2007 Orion VII, 2008 Orion VII, 2009 Orion VII, 2010 Orion VII |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: Daimler buses north America ltd. (dbna) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 orion v and model year 2002-2010 vii buses equipped with sure power equalizers and DC-DC converters. The specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for insulation was found to be capable of ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2004 Orion V, 2005 Orion V, 2006 Orion V, 2007 Orion V, 2008 Orion V, 2005 Orion VII, 2006 Orion VII |
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER |
| Recall 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Orion II, 1993 Orion II, 1998 Orion II, 1992 Orion V, 1993 Orion V, 1994 Orion V, 1995 Orion V, 1996 Orion V, 1997 Orion V, 1998 Orion V, 1999 Orion V, 2000 Orion V, 2001 Orion V, 2002 Orion V, 2003 Orion V, 2005 Orion V, 2006 Orion V, 2008 Orion V, 1995 Orion VI, 2002 Orion VI, 2002 Orion VII, 2003 Orion VII, 2004 Orion VII, 2005 Orion VII, 2006 Orion VII, 2008 Orion VII, 2009 Orion VII |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/LINKAGE |
| Recall 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 27, 2013 | Electrical System | 3,009 |
| Sep. 13, 2012 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 187 |
| Jan. 21, 2010 | Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/linkage | 426 |
| Oct. 20, 2009 | Interior Lighting | 368 |
| Oct. 20, 2009 | Adaptive Equipment | 983 |
| Sep. 29, 2008 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel | 175 |
| Feb. 1, 2007 | Adaptive Equipment | 3,637 |
| Jun. 14, 2006 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 405 |
| Mar. 15, 2005 | Latches/locks/linkage | 167 |
| Feb. 28, 2005 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System | 31 |
| Feb. 1, 2005 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo-charger | 207 |
| Nov. 15, 2004 | Structure | 2,045 |
| Mar. 23, 2004 | Vehicle Speed Control | 286 |
| Mar. 27, 2003 | Visibility:glass, Side/rear | 4,191 |
| Nov. 15, 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 2,700 |
| Feb. 21, 2001 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 16,000 |
| Jan. 29, 2001 | Electrical System:battery | 927 |
| Sep. 8, 1999 | Unknown Or Other | 646 |
| Sep. 21, 1998 | Unknown Or Other | 723 |
| Sep. 17, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring | 1,068 |
| Jul. 31, 1998 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump | 52 |
| Apr. 17, 1998 | Service Brakes, Air:slack Adjusters | 20 |
| Nov. 14, 1997 | Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:filling/charging | 211 |
| Jan. 2, 1997 | Unknown Or Other | 578 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2008 Orion V | 5 |
| 2007 Orion V | 5 |
| 2006 Orion V | 4 |
| 2005 Orion V | 5 |
| 2004 Orion V | 7 |
| 2003 Orion V | 7 |
| 2002 Orion V | 6 |
| 2001 Orion V | 5 |
| 2000 Orion V | 6 |
| 1999 Orion V | 7 |
| 1998 Orion V | 11 |
| 1997 Orion V | 8 |
| 1996 Orion V | 9 |
| 1995 Orion V | 6 |
| 1994 Orion V | 3 |
| 1993 Orion V | 2 |
| 1992 Orion V | 2 |
| 1991 Orion V | 1 |
| 1990 Orion V | 1 |