2000 ORION VI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 ORION VI
The 2000 ORION VI has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY, VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 ORION VI
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2000 ORION VI, potentially affecting up to 5,335 vehicles.
Recall 10V538000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 217 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER BUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1995 THROUGH 2000 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1996 THROUGH DECEMBER 2000. THESE BUSES ARE CONFIGURED WITH A TAPPED FITTING FOR THE HYDRAULIC WHEELCHAIR RAMP. IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CONNECTED TO THE HYDRAULIC PUMP IS A FITTING WITH AN ADAPTER FOR THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP OPERATION. THE FITTING CAN CRACK AND CAUSE HYDRAULIC FLUID...
Consequence: HYDRAULIC FLUIDS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT TURBOCHARGER AND CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy: BUS OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON 3, DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER BUSES AT 1-800-716-7566.
View full details →Recall 03V120000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 4,191 vehicles affected
Defect: 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." THE HANDLE PULL FORCE EXCEEDS THE 89N FORCE TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY WINDOW. ADDITIONAL FORCE IS REQUIRED TO RELEASE THE WINDOW.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ORION...
View full details →Recall 01V033005 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 927 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: ORION WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED BY VANNER. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 ORION VI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 ORION VI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
A FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE RIGHT REAR SIDE BRAKE DRUM DESTROYED THIS BUS.AFTER REVIEWING COMPLAINT NUMBER 10082983 & 10119358. I BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO THE FIRE OF OUR BUS. I REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THIS IS A TRANSIT BUS AND THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IS OF CONCERN.
A FIRE ORIGINATING FROM THE RIGHT REAR SIDE BRAKE DRUM DESTROYED THIS BUS. AFTER REVIWING PRIOR COMPLAINT NUMBER 10082983, WE BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO THE INCIDENT THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF COMPAINT # 10082983. WE REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THIS IS A TRANSIT BUS AND THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IS OF CONCERN.
A FIRE ORIGINATING FROM THE RIGHT REAR SIDE BRAKE DRUM DESTROYED THIS BUS. AFTER REVIWING PRIOR COMPLAINT NUMBER 10082983, WE BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO THE INCIDENT THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF COMPAINT # 10082983. WE REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THIS IS A TRANSIT BUS AND THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IS OF CONCERN.
1) INTERUPTION OF SERVICE REPORTED BY BUS OPERATOR AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUESTED. 2) MECHANICAL FAILURE OF PNEUMATIC BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSING BRAKES TO DRAG RESULTING IN SUFFICIENT HEAT TO IGNITE THE TIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. 3) ALTERNATE BRAKE CHAMBER HAS BEEN RESEARCHED, TESTED AND IMPLEMENTATION STARTED.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2000 ORION VI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 ORION VI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 ORION VI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 ORION VI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ORION VI
- 1995 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 1996 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 1997 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 1998 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 1999 ORION VI — 1 complaint
- 2000 ORION VI (current)
- 2001 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 2002 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 2003 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 2004 ORION VI — 0 complaints
- 2005 ORION VI — 0 complaints
Other ORION Models
- ORION ORION — 3 total complaints
- ORION V — 3 total complaints
- ORION VII — 3 total complaints
- ORION I — 2 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