- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
- The fix
- Detroit diesel is conducting the recall (please see 06e028000) and will repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.
Vehicle safety record
2005 Orion VI Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2005 Orion VI have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2006 for the engine.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical VI year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2005 Orion VI recalls 1
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
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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 VI yearsQuestions about the 2005 Orion VI
Does the 2005 Orion VI have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Orion VI: engine (June 2006). 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 2005 Orion VI had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2005 Orion VI a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 89 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Orion VI 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.
Which Orion VI years have the most complaints?
2000 (3), 1999 (1). See every Orion VI year compared.
What should I do if my 2005 Orion VI 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