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.
1977-1994 · 18 model years
Orion I Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Orion I across 18 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 1992 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2). The most reported problem area is the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
I complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common I problems
Orion I recalls 3
The left hand rearview mirror can be adjusted to a position which interferes with the opening of the emergency exit window located adjacent to the driver position. In such cases, the vehicle is in non-compliance with fmvss no. 217, "Bus window retention and...
Emergency exit label is missing on entrance door and/or exit door for use as emergency exit. Push out window instruction label does not start with the words emergency exit.
Latest I complaints
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (2ND VEHICLE ON 484245)*SD
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601443)*SD
Questions about the Orion I
Which Orion I years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1992 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 1992 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Orion I problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the fuel system (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Orion I have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Orion I model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data