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Orion VII recalls and problems

26 recalls and 2 owner complaints for 12 model years. Pick your year for full details.

Recalls
26
Complaints
2
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1

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Orion VII by year

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2012 VII400000
2011 VII400000
2010 VII500000
2009 VII810000
2008 VII1100000
2007 VII910100
2006 VII900000
2005 VII1100000
2004 VII1300000
2003 VII700000
2002 VII600000
2001 VII200000

Most reported Orion VII problems

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Electrical System1
Fuel System, Other1

All Orion VII recalls

RecallDateYearsComponentSummary
16V-017Jan 19, 20162010–2012SeatsDaimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 31, 2012, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats.
15V-288May 15, 20152007–2012Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to October 1, 2012.
14V-106Mar 5, 20142007–2012Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured January 2007 through October 2012 equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines.
13V-476Sep 27, 20132002–2010Electrical SystemDaimler Buses North America Ltd.
13V-056Feb 22, 20132011–2012Parking BrakeDaimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Orion VII transit buses equipped with disc brakes using MGM brake components.
12V-447Sep 13, 20122005–2006Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler 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.
11V-421Aug 15, 20112010Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler buses north america (Dbna) is recalling certain model year 2010 orion vii transit buses manufactured from november 2010 through january 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isx, isc, or isl diesel engine.
11V-214Apr 1, 20112008Latches/Locks/LinkagesDaimler buses is recalling certain model year 2008 orion vii transit buses manufactured from june 13-16, 2008, and equipped with teeter lever assemblies.
10V-015Jan 21, 20102002–2006, 2008–2009Power TrainDaimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control.
09V-413Oct 20, 20092002–2006, 2008–2009Interior LightingDaimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs.
09V-318Aug 7, 20092006–2009VisibilityDaimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from december 2007 through july 2009.
09V-215Jun 11, 20092007–2009VisibilityOrion is recalling 286 model year 2007 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between december 2007 and april 2009.
09V-121Apr 15, 20092008–2009Electrical SystemDaimler buses is recalling 380 my 2008-2009 vii buses configured with a mobile climate control (Mcc) heater and those with a mcc defroster manufacturer from october 2008 - march 2009 only.
09V-099Mar 25, 20092006–2008SeatsDaimler bus is recalling 804 my 2006-2009 transit buses equipped with a new york custom seat heater.
08V-480Sep 29, 20082004–2008Engine and Engine CoolingDaimler buses is recalling 175 my 2004-2008 orion V and vii buses equipped with a cummins isl diesel engines.
07V-379Aug 28, 20072004, 2006–2007Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain transit buses equipped with cummins engines configured with diesel particulate filters (Dpf) and ultra compact modules (Ucm), the ucm may fail.
07V-326Jul 26, 20072004–2007Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain transit buses built with cummins isl engines, the exhaust elbow was incorrectly assembled and welded during production.
07V-310Jul 20, 20072005Engine and Engine CoolingOn certain transit buses equipped with configuration fc510 high pressure fan motor hoses, the wrong hose specification was selected.
06V-492Dec 22, 20062004–2005Service Brakes, AirOn certain buses equipped with a graham white brake air dryer model qba15, the brake air dryer timer does not function properly.
05V-406Sep 13, 20052004–2005Fuel System, OtherOn certain transit buses equipped with cummins isb-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps.
05V-282Jun 14, 20052001–2005StructureOn 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…
05V-079Mar 2, 20052001, 2003–2004Fuel System, DieselOn certain transit buses, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition.
05V-058Feb 16, 20052004–2005SteeringOn certain transit busses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
04V-447Sep 13, 20042002–2004Latches/Locks/LinkagesOn certain buses, the battery storage sliding tray locking toggle was not tightened sufficiently.
04V-425Aug 30, 20042004SuspensionOn certain buses, the assembly of the walking beam connection to the rear suspension exhibits loose or breaking of bolts due to misaligned spacers.
04V-411Aug 19, 20042002–2003Fuel System, OtherCertain 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the worst year for the Orion VII?

By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 Orion VII has the most reports (1). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.

How many recalls does the Orion VII have?

NHTSA lists 26 safety recalls covering Orion VII model years 2001–2012.

What are the most common Orion VII problems?

Owners report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, other problems most often.