2006 Orion VII: recalls and complaints

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• 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
• 09V3180007 Aug 2009Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear
• 09V09900025 Mar 2009Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler
• 08V48000029 Sep 2008Engine and Engine Cooling / Engine / Diesel
• 07V37900028 Aug 2007Engine and Engine Cooling
• 07V32600026 Jul 2007Engine and Engine Cooling / Exhaust System

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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..

5. 09V318000Received 7 Aug 2009. 824 units.

   Visibility / Glass, Side/Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from december 2007 through july 2009. The passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. These screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A collapsing window could injure passengers.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   An interim notice was sent to owners on october 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. A permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. An owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about august 27, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-716-7466.

   Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2009.

6. 09V099000Received 25 Mar 2009. 804 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Seat Heater/Cooler

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Daimler bus is recalling 804 my 2006-2009 transit buses equipped with a new york custom seat heater. Currently, the terminal connection of the seat heater is immediately located next to the seat bus bar. Should conductive material or debris, such as a washer, enter between the terminal connection and the seat bus bar, a short circuit could occur.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A short circuit between the seat bus bar and the adjacent terminal connection could overheat the wire, possibly resulting in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect buses for debris and will relocate the terminal connection away from the bus bar. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during april 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 905-403-7807.

   Report filed by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 May 2009.

7. 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.

8. 07V379000Received 28 Aug 2007. 71 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain transit buses equipped with cummins engines configured with diesel particulate filters (dpf) and ultra compact modules (ucm), the ucm may fail. The ucm is located in a wiring harness inside the engine compartment on the curb side.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The engine may stall and the ucm may fail causing a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to replace the 5 amp circuit breaker with a 2 amp fuse to mitigate the failure of the ucm from subsequently causing a fire. The recall began on january 25, 2008. Owners may contact dcbusna/orion bus at 905-403-7832.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jan 2008.

9. 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.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Orion VII?

5,960 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 VII have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Orion VII, model years 2001 to 2012. 9 of them name the 2006 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Orion VII open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.