1992 ORION II
1 recalls — 0 complaints
10V015000 Jan 21, 2010
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Defect Description
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 STAT... Read more
Consequence
THE BUS COULD ACCELERATE AT A HIGHER RATE THAN ANTICIPATED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations — ORION II
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
SQ98013
Opened: Jul 16, 1998 — Closed: Sep 29, 1998
BATTERY CABLE ABRADING TRANSMISSION HOSE
ORION'S SERVICE BULLETIN (NOT DATED) POINTS OUT THAT MISSING WIRE/CABLE CLEATS WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR A BUS FIRE.THE SERVICE BULLETIN RECOMMENDS ALL BUSES BE INSPECTED TO INSURE THAT CABLES ARE PROPERLY ROUTED AND SECURE.AFTER ANALYSES OF THE DATA OBTAINED, TWO FAILURE MODES WERE IDENTIFIED THAT CAUSE... Read more
ORION II — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the ORION II across all model years (1983–2004).
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Total Recalls
0
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
ORION II — Year by Year
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