- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- While sitting in a wheelchair, a person with no shoes and who does not have control of their feet could twist their feet and get them forced under the linkage which could result in an injury.
- The fix
- Daimlerchrysler commercial is working with lift-u to repair these buses (please see 06e-093). Owners will receive a free repair kit along with installation instructions free of charge. Owners may contact lift-u at 209-838-2400 or orion bus at 905-403-7807.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Orion I Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1987 Orion I have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2007 for the equipment adaptive / mobility.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical I year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1987 Orion I recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.
- The fix
- Install missing labels and replace incorrect labels.
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No complaints about the 1987 Orion I yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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All I yearsQuestions about the 1987 Orion I
Does the 1987 Orion I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1987 Orion I: equipment adaptive / mobility (February 2007); labels (May 1989). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1987 Orion I had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1987 Orion I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Orion I year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1987 Orion I has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data