2005 Orion VII: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2005 Orion VII. 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

11 campaigns, newest first. 5,792 units in total.

13V47600027 Sep 2013Electrical System
12V44700013 Sep 2012Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Other Fuel Types / Turbo/Supercharger
10V01500021 Jan 2010Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
09V41300020 Oct 2009Interior Lighting
08V48000029 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
07V32600026 Jul 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
07V31000020 Jul 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
06V49200022 Dec 2006Service Brakes, Air
05V40600013 Sep 2005Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
05V28200014 Jun 2005Structure / Body / Door
05V05800016 Feb 2005Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly

13V476000Received 27 Sep 2013. 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: 29 Nov 2013.
12V447000Received 13 Sep 2012. 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: 28 Sep 2012.
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.
09V413000Received 20 Oct 2009. 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..
08V480000Received 29 Sep 2008. 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: 20 Oct 2008.
07V326000Received 26 Jul 2007. 96 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl engines, the exhaust elbow was incorrectly assembled and welded during production. The upper flange has a butt type weld instead of a fillet type weld.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
An exhaust system that is not maintained to ensure that there are no leaking sections can cause heat damage to surrounding components increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Owners will be reimbursed for the replacement of the exhaust elbow. The recall began during september 2007. Owners may contact orion at 1-800-716-7466.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2007.
07V310000Received 20 Jul 2007. 34 units.
Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit buses equipped with configuration fc510 high pressure fan motor hoses, the wrong hose specification was selected.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The hydraulic cooling fan pressure hose may exhibit an oil leak. Oil leak in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimlerchrysler/orion bus has replaced the hoses on all vehicles involved in this recall.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Apr 2008.
06V492000Received 22 Dec 2006. 250 units.
Service Brakes, Air
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain buses equipped with a graham white brake air dryer model qba15, the brake air dryer timer does not function properly. The air entering into the brake system may not have the moisture removed. If not properly drained, small ice crystals may form in the brake system preventing the system to operate the brakes properly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The bus may not perform as expected when stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Daimlerchrysler is working with graham white to develop a remedy. Owners are being asked to inspect the wet brake air tank for moisture by using a manual drain. Only two customers are involved and have been contacted.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NC.
05V406000Received 13 Sep 2005. 96 units.
Fuel System, Other / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins isb-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps. Erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature electric brush wear internal to the fuel lift pump. This premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Cummins, in conjunction with orion, will notify owners and repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. Owners may contact cummins assistance center at 1-800-diesels or orion at 1-315-223-5100.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD..
05V282000Received 14 Jun 2005. 1,092 units.
Structure / Body / Door
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain commercial buses equipped with vapor door assemblies, the two piece curved connecting rods when used as an element of the door actuation linkage in conjunction with a vapor medium pneumatic differential engine, may be subject to fatigue failure resulting in bending or breaking of the connecting rod.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A broken connecting rod can allow the door panel to move freely in an uncontrolled manner, leaving passengers inside the vehicle unprotected by the door panel and enabling a protruding door panel to strike persons or objects outside the vehicle.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Orion is working with vapor bus international to notify owners and have the repair performed on their vehicles. The remedy consists of replacing the two piece connecting rod with a one piece connecting rod. Owners may contact orion bus at 905-403-7832 or vapor at 847-777-6400.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD..
05V058000Received 16 Feb 2005. 59 units.
Steering / Linkages / Tie Rod Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain transit busses equipped with arvinmeritor urresko tie rod clamps, heat treatment of clamps created a surface hardness that could lead to a fracture of the clamps.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a crack, the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.
Report filed by ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD..

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Recall Register. 2005 Orion VII: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/orion/vii/2005/. 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

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Orion VII?: 5,792 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Orion VII have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Orion VII, model years 2001 to 2012. 11 of them name the 2005 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Orion VII open?: The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.