1996 Orion VI: recalls and complaints

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• 10V5380002 Nov 2010Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
• 03V12000027 Mar 2003Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
• 98V33100022 Dec 1998Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm
• 98V16600020 Jul 1998Suspension / Front
• 98V12100117 Apr 1998Service Brakes, Air / Slack Adjusters
• 97V12900028 Aug 1997Steering / Linkages
• 97V0020002 Jan 1997Unknown or Other

1. 10V538000Received 2 Nov 2010. 217 units.

   Equipment Adaptive/Mobility

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 hydraulic pump is a fitting with an adapter for the wheelchair ramp operation. The fitting can crack and cause hydraulic fluid to leak into the engine compartment.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Hydraulic fluids leaking into the engine compartment can be ignited by the hot turbocharger and cause an engine fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bus owners will be instructed on how to repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on 3, december 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7566.

   Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Dec 2011.

2. 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.

3. 98V331000Received 22 Dec 1998. 20 units.

   Steering / Linkages / Knuckle / Spindle / Arm

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: low-floor transit buses equipped with a cast steel steering relay arm. The steering arms can fail without warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition can leave the bus with no steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace these steering arms.

   Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Dec 1998.

4. 98V166000Received 20 Jul 1998. 31 units.

   Suspension / Front

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 jammed and will not release the brake when the driver removes their foot from the brake pedal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Since this is a steering axle, unwanted application of the brake can cause the vehicle to turn in the direction of the locked wheel increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will rework the brake levers on the subject buses.

   Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 1998.

5. 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..

6. 97V129000Received 28 Aug 1997. 20 units.

   Steering / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: low floor transit buses. Due to machining and casting variances, two of the steering relay arms on these vehicles can fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Failure of the steering arm leaves the bus with no steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace these steering arms.

   Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 1997.

7. 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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The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

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3. 19976
4. 19988
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6. 20003
7. 20011
8. 20023
9. 20031
10. 20041
11. 20051

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1996 Orion VI?

5,077 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 VI have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the Orion VI, model years 1995 to 2005. 7 of them name the 1996 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1996 Orion VI open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.