Daimler bus is recalling certain model year 1995 through 2000 transit buses manufactured from january 1996 through december 2000. These buses are configured with a tapped fitting for the hydraulic wheelchair ramp. In the engine compartment connected to the...
1995-2005 · 11 model years
Orion VI Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Orion VI across 11 model years, and it has 15 recalls. The 2000 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 15
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
VI 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 VI problems
Orion VI recalls 15
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"...
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.
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. This could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition...
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "Bus emergency exits and window retention and release." The handle pull force exceeds the 89n force to release the emergency window. Additional...
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engine configurations, a hydraulic motor used to drive the engine cooling fan motor has two hoses connected to it, including a high pressure input hose. The high pressure hose is constructed...
Covers2002 Orion VI
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Vehicle description: low-floor transit buses equipped with a cast steel steering relay arm. The steering arms can fail without warning.
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with wheel chair barriers. The wheel chair barriers are attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. In the case of a frontal crash, with the wheel chair position occupied, the...
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with sunsource/fauver tandem hydraulic pumps. The hydraulic piston pump is driven by the engine and a shaft out of the back of the pump providing power to the power steering pump. The shafts are connected...
Vehicle description: transit buses built with zf front axles equipped with lucas disc brakes. The brake lever connecting the brake chamber pushrod to the disc brake actuator can contact the air bag support gusset during application of the brakes and become...
Latest VI complaints
A fire originated from the right rear side brake drum destroyed this bus.After reviewing complaint number 10082983 & 10119358. I believe this incident is related to the fire of our bus. I request an investigation because this is a transit bus and the safety of passengers is of concern.
A fire originating from the right rear side brake drum destroyed this bus. After reviwing prior complaint number 10082983, we believe this incident is related to the incident that was the subject of compaint # 10082983. We request an investigation because this is a transit bus and the safety of passengers is of concern.
While driving 25 mph, the consumer was informed by other driver's that the vehicle was on fire. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The fire department extinguished the fire and no one was injured. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details. *Jb
1) Interuption of service reported by bus operator and fire department requested. 2) Mechanical failure of pneumatic brake chamber causing brakes to drag resulting in sufficient heat to ignite the tire and the surrounding areas of the vehicle. 3) Alternate brake chamber has been researched, tested and implementation started.*Ak
Questions about the Orion VI
Which Orion VI years have the most problems?
Which Orion VI years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Orion VI problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (3), wheels & tires (1), engine & cooling (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Orion VI have?
NHTSA lists 15 recalls across all Orion VI 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