2003 Orion V: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2003 Orion V. The newest campaign is 13V476000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Sep 2013. The NHTSA record gives the component Electrical System. 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.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 13V476000, in the NHTSA record
DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 7,403 units in total.
- 13V476000Electrical System
- 10V015000Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
- 09V412000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- 09V413000Interior Lighting
- 06V211000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- 05V094000Latches/Locks/Linkages
- 04V545000Structure
13V476000Received . 3,009 units.
Electrical System
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.
Report filed by Daimler Buses North America. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
10V015000Received . 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: .
09V412000Received . 983 units.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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 ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger and pinch, press, or crush the passenger's feet.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. Please see lift-u's defect report 09e-051. The safety recall began on october 29, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
09V413000Received . 368 units.
Interior Lighting
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.
Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC..
06V211000Received . 405 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.. Manufacturer campaign number DDC#06C03.
05V094000Received . 167 units.
Latches/Locks/Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain buses, an incorrect window retention clip was installed allowing the emergency exit window to open with little outward force.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A passenger could fall out of the bus increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the window retention clips. The recall began on march 4, 2005. All owners have been contacted. Owners may contact orion at 1-905-403-7832.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD..
04V545000Received . 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: .
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2003 Orion VThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2003 Orion V: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/orion/v/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Daimler Buses North America
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Orion V?
- 7,403 units in 7 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. 7 of them name the 2003 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Orion V open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.