2002 Orion Vii
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
8 recalls name the 2002 Orion Vii. Newest first.
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 conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.
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 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.
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 commercial buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.
Remedy
Orion IS working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. the remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. owners may contact orion bus at 905-403-7832 or vapor at 847-777-6400.
On certain buses, the battery storage sliding tray locking toggle was not tightened sufficiently. the battery door can open allowing the battery tray to slide out from the stored position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause an obstacle, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and add a locking pin to keep the battery tray from sliding. orion has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. customers may also contact orion at 1-905-403-7832.
Certain buses equipped with compressed natural gas fuel containers, model alt823d, p/n 1273147, do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 304, 'compressed natural gas fuel container integrity.' the ngv container's pressure relief devices fail to timely and fully activate as required by the standard.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle fire with the fuel system roof enclosure removed or opened, the fuel container's pressure relief devices may not activate as they are designed to do and the fuel container could rupture and explode. such an explosion could cause serious injuries or death to occupants of the bus or to persons outside the bus.
Remedy
Structural composites will notify the orion bus owners. structural composites has not yet provided the agency with a finalized remedy. owners should contact sci at 1-909-444-2503 or orion at 1-905-403-7832.
Certain compressed natural gas fuel containers, model alt823d, p/n 1273147, equipped on certain 2003 and 2004 orion vii buses. the nvg container's pressure relief devices fail to timely and fully activate as required by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 304, compressed natural gas fuel container integrity.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle fire with the fuel system roof enclosure removed or opened, the fuel container's pressure relief devices may not activate as they are designed to do and the fuel container could rupture and explode. such an explosion, if it were to occur, could cause serious injuries or death to occupants of the bus or to persons outside the bus.
Remedy
Structural composites will replace the pressure relief valve free of charge. structural composites IS expected to notify the owners of affected orion vii buses in june 2004. the recall began february 2005.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Hydraulic fan fittings leaking
This investigation was opened after odi visited a transit fleet facility and observed a bus that had experienced an engine compartment fire.after inspecting similar model buses, six other buses were found to have leaking hydraulic hoses, resulting in oilsprayinginto the engine compartment and onto hot engine exhaust…
This investigation was opened after odi visited a transit fleet facility and observed a bus that had experienced an engine compartment fire.after inspecting similar model buses, six other buses were found to have leaking hydraulic hoses, resulting in oilsprayinginto the engine compartment and onto hot engine exhaust components. Odi opened the investigation to gather specific information concerning the hoses, fittingsand to understand the influence of hydraulic leakage as a catalyst for bus fires. As a result of odi?s investigation, orion has agreed to initate a safety recall to replace the original rigid pipe design with a flexible hose design.a copy of the recall IS attached. This action resolves the issues raised by this investigation. Accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10040014Daimler trucks: the windows have been locked with a screw or locking block. There IS a procedure to allow these windows to be made to open.
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