2010 ORION VII — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 ORION VII
The 2010 ORION VII has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2010 ORION VII
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2010 ORION VII, potentially affecting up to 4,423 vehicles.
Recall 16V017000 — SEATS
| 408 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the J-Bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: DBNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats to determine if welds are missing. Any J-Bracket that is missing welds will be removed and replaced, free of charge. The recall began on February 29, 2016. Owners may contact...
View full details →Recall 15V288000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the engine oil comes into contact with hot surfaces, it can increase the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy: Cummins will notify owners on behalf of DBNA, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ECM) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to...
View full details →Recall 14V106000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: The improper operation of the sensor could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Cummins Inc. and Cummins Wesport Inc. will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-7807 or Cummins Inc. at...
View full details →Recall 13V476000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 3,009 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.
View full details →Recall 11V421000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 96 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA (DBNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 2010 THROUGH JANUARY 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISX, ISC, OR ISL DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NUMBERS Q187684, Q187685, AND Q187686, USED TO CONNECT THE INLET AND OUTLET CONE SECTIONS TO THE DIESEL OXIDATION CATALYST (DOC)/DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER...
Consequence: IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy: DBNA IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 12, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 ORION VII
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 ORION VII.
Safety Rating for the 2010 ORION VII
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 ORION VII in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 ORION VII
DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC. has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 ORION VII. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-0042 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
ORION: THE FUEL TANK LEVEL SENDER HAS STEPS OUTLINED FOR INSTALLATION ON SOME BUSES. MODEL VII EPA 10. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0039 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ORION: A TORQUE CHART IS BEING PROVIDED FOR THE HYBRID GENERATOR CRITICAL TORQUES. MODEL VII NG. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0031 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
ORION: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING STEPS OUTLINED FOR INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. MODEL ORION VII EPA 10. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0031 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ORION: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION IS BEING PROVIDED REGARDING STEPS OUTLINED FOR INSTALLATION OF FUEL TANK FILLER NECK. MODEL ORION VII EPA 10. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0024 REV-NR — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
ORION: ON CERTAIN BUSES, FUEL MINDER EQUIPMENT IS DISCONNECTED AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS NEEDS BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED TO I/O SYSTEM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0024 REV-NR — EQUIPMENT
ORION: ON CERTAIN BUSES, FUEL MINDER EQUIPMENT IS DISCONNECTED AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS NEEDS BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED TO I/O SYSTEM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0024 REV-NR — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ORION: ON CERTAIN BUSES, FUEL MINDER EQUIPMENT IS DISCONNECTED AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS NEEDS BE INSTALLED AND CONNECTED TO I/O SYSTEM. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0025 REV-NR — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ORION: INFORMATION REGARDING STEPS OUTLINED TO SEAL FRONT DEFROSTER COVER ON CERTAIN BUSES. MODELS VII NG. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0030 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
ORION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES, HAS A PAD WEAR WARNING INDICATOR (PWWI) SYSTEM INSTALLED AND SOME BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A JUMPER, THAT CANNOT PROVIDE POWER TO PWWI, AFTER IGNITION IS OFF AND WOULD NEED AN UPDATED WIRING. MODEL VII EPA 10. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-0030 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ORION: BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DISC BRAKES, HAS A PAD WEAR WARNING INDICATOR (PWWI) SYSTEM INSTALLED AND SOME BUSES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A JUMPER, THAT CANNOT PROVIDE POWER TO PWWI, AFTER IGNITION IS OFF AND WOULD NEED AN UPDATED WIRING. MODEL VII EPA 10. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 ORION VII
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the ORION VII
- 2005 ORION VII — 0 complaints
- 2006 ORION VII — 0 complaints
- 2007 ORION VII — 2 complaints
- 2008 ORION VII — 0 complaints
- 2009 ORION VII — 1 complaint
- 2010 ORION VII (current)
- 2011 ORION VII — 0 complaints
- 2012 ORION VII — 0 complaints
Other ORION Models
- ORION VI — 5 total complaints
- ORION ORION — 3 total complaints
- ORION V — 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