Orion I recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1977 to 1994 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 2 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
1978: 1; 1979: 1; 1980: 1; 1981: 1; 1982: 1; 1983: 1; 1984: 1; 1985: 1; 1986: 1; 1987: 2; 1988: 2; 1989: 1; 1990: 1; 1991: 1; 1992: 2; 1993: 2; 1994: 1
Year-by-year records
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V084000 · Equipment:Other:Labels
Reported: 1989-05-19 (May 19, 1989) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL IS MISSING ON ENTRANCE DOOR AND/OR EXIT DOOR FOR USE AS EMERGENCY EXIT. PUSH OUT WINDOW INSTRUCTION LABEL DOES NOT START WITH THE WORDS EMERGENCY EXIT.
Consequence: BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.
Remedy: INSTALL MISSING LABELS AND REPLACE INCORRECT LABELS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗07V024000 · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Reported: 2007-02-01 (February 1, 2007) · Model years: 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U TO REPAIR THESE BUSES (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7807.
NHTSA campaign record ↗93V217000 · Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
Reported: 1993-12-14 (December 14, 1993) · Model years: 1992, 1993, 1994
THE LEFT HAND REARVIEW MIRROR CAN BE ADJUSTED TO A POSITION WHICH INTERFERES WITH THE OPENING OF THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE DRIVER POSITION. IN SUCH CASES, THE VEHICLE IS IN NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence: THE PASSENGERS MAY BE SUBJECTED TO INCREASED RISK OFINJURY IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURRS AND THE EMERGENCY EXIT CANNOT NOT BE USED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL FIX THE LEFT REARVIEW MIRROR ARM IN A POSITION TO ALLOW A CLEAR PATH FOR THE EMERGENCY WINDOW TO EXTEND: THIS WILL OPERATE INDEPENDENT OF THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE MIRROR HEAD FOR DRIVER'S VISION.
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