2002 Orion V
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
7 recalls name the 2002 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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
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.
On certain buses, an incorrect window retention clip was installed allowing the emergency exit window to open with little outward force.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A passenger could fall out of the bus increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the window retention clips. the recall began on march 4, 2005. all owners have been contacted. owners may contact orion at 1-905-403-7832.
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.
Owner complaints
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- Electrical system · Engine and engine cooling
This vehicle looses power anytime it rains. the problem IS dangerous especially while operating at freeway speeds. it IS only a matter of time before there IS an injury associated with this problem. the engine and bus manufacturer are aware of this design defect but will not respond with a fix. *nm
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