Orion V — Electrical
High risk
Sep 27, 2013
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers and/or convertors, the equalizer and/or convertor could develop an internal short circuit, resulting in a risk of overh
Also affects: Orion Vii
Orion V — Engine
High risk
Jan 14, 2010
Model years: 1992, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2007
On certain buses, should the switch on the remote throttle control panel (located in the engine compartment) not be returned to the "OFF" or "FRONT" position by a servicing technic
Also affects: Orion Ii, Orion Vi, Orion Vii
Orion V — Other
High risk
Oct 20, 2009
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007
On certain buses, the LED sign, mounted to the side of the bus to display destination message, could suffer electronic circuit board corrosion. This could cause an electrical short
Also affects: Orion Vii
Orion V — Other
High risk
Oct 14, 2009
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2003, 2007
On certain buses equipped with Lift-U wheelchair lift systems, the outboard ramp barrier of the platform lift could inadvertently fold towards a lift occupant and pinch their feet.
Orion V — Electrical
High risk
Sep 26, 2008
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles, the routing of the alternator cable may cause the cable to rub against engine components. If not detected during regular maintenance inspections the insulation
Also affects: Orion Vii
Orion V — Other
High risk
Jan 29, 2007
Model years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1997
On certain buses equipped with Lift-U wheelchair lift systems manufactured by Hogan Mfg., it is possible for a person using a wheelchair to wedge their feet under the lift assembly
Also affects: Orion I
Orion V — Engine
High risk
Sep 20, 2005
Model years: 2004
On certain buses equipped with Detroit Diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can result in an engine compa
Also affects: Orion Vii
Orion V — Engine
High risk
Jan 29, 2005
Model years: 1996
On certain buses equipped with Detroit Diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail, allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. This can result in an engine compa
Also affects: Orion Vi
Orion V — Other
High risk
Nov 29, 2004
Model years: 2001, 2003
Certain buses fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 217. During subsequent closing of an emergency exit, the moving window frame interferes with the frame stop located in m
Orion V — Other
High risk
Jun 12, 2003
Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, the red handles on the emergency windows may require excessive pull force in order to release the window in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of p
Also affects: Orion Ii, Orion Vi
Orion V — Structure
High risk
May 9, 2002
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles the doors supplied by Vapor Corp. of Niles IL, may experience a separation of the door skin from the door frame. Separation or delamination of the door skin may
Also affects: Orion Vi
Orion V — Other
High risk
Nov 30, 2001
Model years: 2001
Certain medium duty trucks, fire trucks, and transit buses equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by Williams's controls industries. The weld attachi
Also affects: American Lafrance Eagle, American Lafrance Metropolitan, Freightliner Vcl Chassis, Freightliner Xb Bus, Freightliner Xc Chassis
Orion V — Electrical
High risk
Feb 8, 2001
Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000
Certain vehicles are equipped with Vanner 60 Series12/24 volt battery equalizers which may fail in the field without warning. The bus maybe parked with the engine turned off or whi
Also affects: Orion Vi
Orion V — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Oct 15, 1998
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain vehicles equipped with wheelchair barriers, in the event of a frontal crash at more than 20 mph, the wheelchair barrier attaching bolts which are tapped into the floor s
Also affects: Orion Vi
Orion V — Electrical
High risk
Oct 14, 1998
Model years: 1996, 1997
On certain vehicles, the engine starter power cables could chafe against the transmission and short to ground through the transmission components, including the engine cooler line.
Orion V — Brakes
High risk
Apr 20, 1998
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MIDLAND BRAKE MAXIBRAKE 1 BRAKE CHAMBERS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE BRAKE CHAMBERS DO NOT HAVE STROKE I
Also affects: Orion Vi
Orion V — Fuel System
High risk
Nov 13, 1997
Model years: 1996, 1997
THE SOLENOID VALVES WHICH ARE INTENDED TO ISOLATE THE CNG (COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS) TANKS FROM THE REST OF THE FUEL SYSTEM IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE SHUT DOWN, FIRE OR IGNITION SHUT OF
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