- 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
1992 Orion I Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1992 Orion I with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in February 2007 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 1991 has 0 and the 1993 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical I year, for its age
#214 most complained-about 1992 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1992 Orion I problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1992 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
- 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 release."
- The risk
- The passengers may be subjected to increased risk ofinjury if an accident occurrs and the emergency exit cannot not be used.
- The fix
- Dealers will fix the left rearview mirror arm in a position to allow a clear path for the emergency window to extend: this will operate independent of the adjustment of the mirror head for driver's vision.
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 1992 Orion I
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (2ND VEHICLE ON 484245)*SD
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601443)*SD
Orion I: every year compared
All I yearsQuestions about the 1992 Orion I
Does the 1992 Orion I have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1992 Orion I: equipment adaptive / mobility (February 2007); rearview mirrors / devices (December 1993). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Orion I?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2).
How many complaints has the 1992 Orion I had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 14, 1995 and the latest on July 14, 1995. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1992 Orion I a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 19 out of 100 (grade F: far 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 1992 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