1992 ORION I — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1992 ORION I
The 1992 ORION I has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1992 ORION I
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1992 ORION I, potentially affecting up to 3,682 vehicles.
Recall 07V024000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 3,637 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 93V217000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
| 45 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1992 ORION I
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1992 ORION I. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (1ST VEHICLE ON 601443)*SD
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE FAILED. (2ND VEHICLE ON 484245)*SD
Safety Rating for the 1992 ORION I
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1992 ORION I in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1992 ORION I
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1992 ORION I
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ORION I
- 1987 ORION I — 0 complaints
- 1988 ORION I — 0 complaints
- 1989 ORION I — 0 complaints
- 1990 ORION I — 0 complaints
- 1991 ORION I — 0 complaints
- 1992 ORION I (current)
- 1993 ORION I — 0 complaints
- 1994 ORION I — 0 complaints
Other ORION Models
- ORION VI — 5 total complaints
- ORION ORION — 3 total complaints
- ORION V — 3 total complaints
- ORION VII — 3 total complaints
- ORION II — 0 total complaints
- ORION ORION V — 0 total complaints
- ORION ORION VII — 0 total complaints
- ORION ORION VII LI-ION ESS — 0 total complaints