Recall Register

2004 Orion V: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2004 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.

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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. 7,172 units in total.

  • 13V476000Electrical System
  • 12V447000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger
  • 09V412000Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
  • 09V413000Interior Lighting
  • 08V480000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
  • 06V211000Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine
  • 04V545000Structure

  1. 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: .

  2. 12V447000Received . 187 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.

    Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 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: .

  4. 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..

  5. 08V480000Received . 175 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    When the cable rubbing is not detected during regular maintenance inspections, the insulation can rub to expose the electrified cable. Arcing can cause a fire to occur.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Daimler buses will reroute the alternator cable to ensure that the cable does not contact engine components. The recall is expected to begin on or before january 2009. 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: .

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  1. 19901
  2. 19911
  3. 19922
  4. 19932
  5. 19943
  6. 19956
  7. 19969
  8. 19978
  9. 199811
  10. 19997
  11. 20006
  12. 20015
  13. 20026
  14. 20037
  15. 20047
  16. 20055
  17. 20064
  18. 20075
  19. 20085

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2004 Orion V: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/orion/v/2004/. 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 2004 Orion V?
7,172 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 2004 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2004 Orion V open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.