1996 Orion V: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 1996 Orion V. The newest campaign is 10V015000. NHTSA received the report on 21 Jan 2010. The NHTSA record gives the component Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle). NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 10V015000, in the NHTSA record

Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.

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Recall campaigns

9 campaigns, newest first. 12,462 units in total.

10V01500021 Jan 2010Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
07V0240001 Feb 2007Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
04V54500015 Nov 2004Structure
04V14700023 Mar 2004Vehicle Speed Control
03V12000027 Mar 2003Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
98V23000017 Sep 1998Electrical System / Wiring
98V12100117 Apr 1998Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
97V20700014 Nov 1997Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filling/Charging
97V0020002 Jan 1997Unknown or Other

10V015000Received 21 Jan 2010. 426 units.
Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine RPM was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher RPM resulting in unwanted engine power.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.
Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2010.
07V024000Received 1 Feb 2007. 3,637 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA.
04V545000Received 15 Nov 2004. 2,045 units.
Structure
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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." during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
During the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. The moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. The recall began may 1, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 May 2005.
04V147000Received 23 Mar 2004. 286 units.
Vehicle Speed Control
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 without warning.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. Owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or orion at 1-800-658-2871.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD..
03V120000Received 27 Mar 2003. 4,191 units.
Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 force is required to release the window.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crash, an occupant may have difficulty opening the emergency exit window, increasing the risk of personal injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will repair these windows. Owner notification began june 1, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact orion at 1-800-492-2116.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jun 2003.
98V230000Received 17 Sep 1998. 1,068 units.
Electrical System / Wiring
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with electric engine starters. The power cables are routed across the back of the engine and fastened to the engine bulkhead. The cable may not be adequately fastened, chaffing the cable, and causing an electrical short.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could possibly start a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers rerouted the wiring in the engine compartment.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC..
98V121001Received 17 Apr 1998. 20 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with maxibrake i actuators, type 20, type 24, type 30, and type 36. These brake actuators do not have an overstroke indicator. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition can lead to reduced brake output if the brakes or not properly adjusted or when it is used without an automatic brake adjusting mechanism.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Midland will provide owners with a modification kit which will make the brake system compliant.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC..
97V207000Received 14 Nov 1997. 211 units.
Fuel System, Other / Storage / Tank Assembly / Filling/Charging
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: compressed natural gas (cng) powered transit buses. The solenoid valve or check valve could allow cng to flow when not required.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an ignition source was present, there is a potential for a fire and/or explosion.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Personnel will go to owners and replace the change out of the recalled solenoid valves.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Nov 1997.
97V002000Received 2 Jan 1997. 578 units.
Unknown or Other
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The subject vehicles have their wheelchair barriers attached to the floor structure with a bolt threaded into the floor structure. In the case of a frontal crash, at more than 20 miles per hour, with the wheelchair position occupied, there is a possibly that the bolt threads tapped into the floor structure would strip allowing movement of the wheelchair barrier.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the hardware attachment would allow movement of the wheelchair barrier which could cause injuries, or death of the disabled person or other passengers.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The existing wheelchair barrier leg mounting bolts will be replaced with new bolts, washers and nuts.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Jan 1997.

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Recall Register. 1996 Orion V: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/orion/v/1996/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1996 Orion V?: 12,462 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Orion V have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 24 recall campaigns for the Orion V, model years 1990 to 2008. 9 of them name the 1996 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Orion V open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.