Orion V recalls and problems
13 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 9 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
13
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Orion V problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
All Orion V recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13V-476 | Sep 27, 2013 | 2003–2008 | Electrical System | Daimler Buses North America Ltd. |
| 12V-447 | Sep 13, 2012 | 2004–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 10V-015 | Jan 21, 2010 | 2000–2003, 2005–2006, 2008 | Power Train | Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. |
| 09V-412 | Oct 20, 2009 | 2000–2008 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. |
| 09V-413 | Oct 20, 2009 | 2002–2005, 2007 | Interior Lighting | Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. |
| 08V-480 | Sep 29, 2008 | 2004, 2007–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Daimler buses is recalling 175 my 2004-2008 orion V and vii buses equipped with a cummins isl diesel engines. |
| 06V-211 | Jun 14, 2006 | 2002–2004 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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… |
| 05V-094 | Mar 15, 2005 | 2002–2003 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | On certain buses, an incorrect window retention clip was installed allowing the emergency exit window to open with little outward force. |
| 05V-064 | Feb 28, 2005 | 2000 | Steering | On certain transit buses equipped with eaton power steering pumps, the port plug on the pump was incompletely sealed and leakage of the hydraulic fluid can occur which could result in a reduction in the power steering… |
| 04V-545 | Nov 15, 2004 | 2000–2004 | Structure | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-120 | Mar 27, 2003 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-322 | Nov 15, 2001 | 2001 | Vehicle Speed Control | Vehicle description: medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses and school buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries. |
| 01V-033 | Jan 29, 2001 | 2000 | Electrical System | Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Orion V?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Orion V has the most reports (1). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Orion V have?
NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls covering Orion V model years 2000–2008.
What are the most common Orion V problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air problems most often.