2012 Orion Vii recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2012 Orion Vii. 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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- Jan 19, 2016Crash risk2010–2012 Orion Vii — Seats
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured April 5, 2010, to October 31, 2012, equipped with certain Recaro Ergo-M Commercial Bus Driver Seats. The affected seats have J-Brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the J-Bracket.
16V017000 · 408 units · Daimler Buses North America
- May 15, 2015Fire risk2007–2012 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to October 1, 2012. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V288000 · 455 units · Daimler Buses North America
- Mar 5, 2014Fire risk2007–2012 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured January 2007 through October 2012 equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V106000 · 455 units · Daimler Buses North America
- Feb 22, 2013Fire risk2011–2012 Orion Vii — Parking Brake
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Orion VII transit buses equipped with disc brakes using MGM brake components. In the affected vehicles, the brake chambers may leak pressure allowing the parking brake to drag when it is supposed to be released. Brake dragging could lead to overheated brake components.
13V056000 · 171 units · Daimler Buses North America