2004 Orion V recalls
7 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2004 Orion V. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Sep 27, 2013Fire risk2003–2008 Orion V, 2002–2010 Orion Vii — Electrical System
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.
13V476000 · 3K units · Daimler Buses North America
- Sep 13, 2012Fire risk2004–2008 Orion V, 2005–2006 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
12V447000 · 187 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 20, 2009Fire risk2002–2007 Orion V, 2002–2009 Orion Vii — Interior Lighting
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.
09V413000 · 368 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Oct 20, 2009Crash risk2000–2008 Orion V — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2000 THROUGH 2008 ORION TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS. THE LIFTS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A LOGIC BOARD ASSEMBLY FOR THE WHEELCHAIR LIFT CONTROL BOX, P/NOS. 373-0226 AND 373-0265. THE OUTBOARD RAMP BARRIER COULD FOLD IN TOWARD A LIFT PASSENGER AND PINCH, PRESS, OR CRUSH THE PASSENGER'S FEET.
09V412000 · 983 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 29, 2008Fire risk2004–2008 Orion V, 2004–2008 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
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.
08V480000 · 175 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 14, 2006Fire risk2002–2004 Orion V, 2002–2005 Orion VI — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50G ENGINES, HIGHER THAN EXPECTED TEMPERATURES WILL ALLOW THE LOW PRESSURE NATURAL GAS REGULATOR GASKET TO LEAK COOLANT AND DRIP ONTO THE TERMINALS OF THE BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATOR.
06V211000 · 405 units · ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.
- Nov 15, 2004Safety1994–2004 Orion V — Structure
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." DURING SUBSEQUENT CLOSING OF AN EMERGENCY EXIT THE MOVING WINDOW FRAME INTERFERES WITH THE JAM FRAME STOP LOCATED IN MID SPAN ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE WINDOW FRAME.
04V545000 · 2K units · ORION BUS INDUSTRIES LTD.