Daimler Buses North America Ltd. (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Orion V and model year 2002-2010 VII buses equipped with Sure Power equalizers and DC-DC Converters. The specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for...
1990-2008 · 19 model years
Orion V Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Orion V across 19 model years, and it has 25 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the electrical system.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 25
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
V 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 V problems
Orion V recalls 25
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. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail...
Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear"...
Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon led side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 And 373-0265. The outboard...
Daimler buses is recalling 175 my 2004-2008 orion v and vii buses equipped with a cummins isl diesel engines. Due to various alternator cable routing configurations, it may be possible for the cable to rub on engine components.
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.
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 charging alternator.
Certain my 2000-2005 detroit diesel series 50g engines manufactured between october 2, 2002, and march 22, 2005, equipped on certain 2002-2004 orion v and 2002-2005 orion vii transit buses. Higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure...
On certain buses, an incorrect window retention clip was installed allowing the emergency exit window to open with little outward force.
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 assist.
Covers2000 Orion V
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
Latest V complaints
This vehicle looses power anytime it rains. The problem is dangerous especially while operating at freeway speeds. It is only a matter of time before there is an injury associated with this problem. The engine and bus manufacturer are aware of this design defect but will not respond with a fix. *Nm
April 21, 2003 u.S. Department of transportation national highway traffic safety administration office of defects investigation nsa-10.01, 400 7Th street, sw washington, dc 20590 subject: anti-lock brake system (abs) defect ?? 2000 Model orion v transit buses the regional transportation district of denver, colorado operates a subfleet of 303 model year 2000 orion v transit buses. These buses are equipped with the meritor wabco anti-lock brake system (abs) and traction control system. On october 29, 2002...
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during a heavy snowstorm, 29 of these orion buses experienced front wheel lock up upon brake application. It appeared the abs modulator valves were obstructed by snow and ice, and failed to release air during an abs cycle. Rtd accidentally discovered that by powering down the buses and powering them back up, the abs went through a self-test procedure, which allowed venting of trapped air in the brake chamber and released the brake. This problem repeated on march 19, 2003 during another heavy snowstorm in denver. During the midst of the snowstorm, over 200 rtd buses, most of them orion buses, were stuck on snow. Rtd contributed most of the stuck buses to the front wheel lock up problem resulting from the failures of the abs. Two other subfleets in rtd??S fleet that are equipped with similar abs experienced no similar abs failures during the two snowstorms. Rtd has requested orion and meritor wabco to correct this brake system safety related defect. However, orion and meritor wabco have refused to take any actions. Rtd is filing this complaint in hoping of getting the assistance from the government to require the vehicle manufacturer and/or the equipment manufacturer to take actions to correct this defect. Please contact the undersigned for additional information if necessary at 303-299-6265 or email [email protected]. *Jb
Questions about the Orion V
Which Orion V years have the most problems?
Which Orion V years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Orion V problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (1), electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Orion V have?
NHTSA lists 25 recalls across all Orion V 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