1995 Orion V
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1995 Orion V. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1995 Orion V. Newest first.
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"…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Daimlerchrysler commercial IS working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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." the handle pull force exceeds the 89N force to release the emergency window. additional force IS required to release the window.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers 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.
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with electric engine starters. the power cables are routed across the back of the engine and fastened to the engine bulkhead. the cable may not be adequately fastened, chaffing the cable, and causing an electrical short.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could possibly start a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy
Dealers rerouted the wiring in the engine compartment.
The subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. in the case of a frontal crash, at more than 20 miles per hour, with the wheelchair position occupied, there IS a possibly that the bolt threads tapped into the floor structure would strip allowing movement of the wheelchair…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of the hardware attachment would allow movement of the wheelchair barrier which could cause injuries, or death of the disabled person or other passengers.
Remedy
The existing wheelchair barrier leg mounting bolts will be replaced with new bolts, washers and nuts.
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