Orion Recalls
58 recalls on record · May 19, 1989 to January 19, 2016 · Vehicle Equipment, Vehicles
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Count of recall notices naming this brand, by the year the recall was announced. A quiet year is not proof of a safe year.
January 19, 2016VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2010–2012 Seats recall
Hazard: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
May 15, 2015VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2007–2012 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
March 5, 2014VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2007–2012 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
September 27, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2002–2010 Electrical System recall
Hazard: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
February 22, 2013VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2011–2012 Parking Brake recall
Hazard: Overheated brake components could result in a fire.
September 13, 2012VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
October 28, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2006–2011 Electrical System recall
Hazard: THIS CAN RESULT IN THE UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF THE BATTERY'S STORED ENERGY, CREATING A RISK OF SMOKE, MELTING AND CHARRING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
August 15, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
April 1, 2011VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2008 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Hazard: FAILURE OF THE TEETER LEVER ASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. A PASSENGER LEANING ON OR FORCED AGAINST THE DOOR COULD FALL THROUGH THE DOOR AND SUSTAIN INJURIES.
November 2, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 1995–2000 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: HYDRAULIC FLUIDS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT TURBOCHARGER AND CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.
January 21, 2010VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 1992–2009 Power Train recall
Hazard: THE BUS COULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ANTICIPATED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
October 20, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2002–2009 Interior Lighting recall
Hazard: A SHORT COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY CAUSING SMOKE AND A FIRE.
October 20, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2000–2008 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: THE LIFT PASSENGER COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
August 7, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2006–2009 Visibility recall
Hazard: A COLLAPSING WINDOW COULD INJURE PASSENGERS.
June 11, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2007–2009 Visibility recall
Hazard: THE WINDOW COULD DISLODGE FROM THE BUS WHILE IN OPERATION, POSSIBLY BECOMING A ROAD HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
April 15, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2008–2009 Electrical System recall
Hazard: A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
March 25, 2009VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2006–2008 Seats recall
Hazard: A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN THE SEAT BUS BAR AND THE ADJACENT TERMINAL CONNECTION COULD OVERHEAT THE WIRE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
September 29, 2008VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2008 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: 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.
August 28, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2007 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THE ENGINE MAY STALL AND THE UCM MAY FAIL CAUSING A FIRE.
July 26, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2007 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: 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.
July 20, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2005 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: 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.
February 1, 2007VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 1987–1998 Equipment Adaptive/Mobility recall
Hazard: WHILE SITTING IN A WHEELCHAIR, A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND WHO DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET THEM FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.
December 22, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2005 Service Brakes, Air recall
Hazard: THE BUS MAY NOT PERFORM AS EXPECTED WHEN STOPPING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
June 14, 2006VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2002–2005 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
April 3, 2006Vehicle EquipmentNHTSA
Orion, Detroit Diesel 2000–2005 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Hazard: THIS CAN RESULT IN A SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT AND THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
September 13, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2004–2005 Fuel System, Other recall
Hazard: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
June 14, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2001–2005 Structure recall
Hazard: 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.
March 15, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2002–2003 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Hazard: A PASSENGER COULD FALL OUT OF THE BUS INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
March 2, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 1998–2004 Fuel System, Diesel recall
Hazard: IF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP PUMPING ELEMENT STOPS SPINNING AND THE FUEL PUMPING VANES STOP IN A LOCATION WHICH BLOCKS FUEL FLOW THROUGH THE LIFT PUMP, THE ENGINE WILL BE STARVED OF FUEL. FUEL STARVATION COULD CAUSE LOW ENGINE POWER, ENGINE MISFIRE, OR ENGINE STALL. PRIOR TO THE ENGINE STALLING, THE OPERATOR COULD EXPERIENCE LOW ENGINE POWER, ENGINE MISFIRE, AND/OR DASH-MOUNTED FAULT LAMP ILLUMINATION.
February 28, 2005VehiclesNHTSA
Orion 2000 Steering recall
Hazard: THE DRIVER WILL BE SUBJECTED TO HARD TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.