2001 Orion II Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2001 Orion II problems

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Fuel system, dieselReported March 2, 2005 · 302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition. Potential lift pump failure modes include: brush wear out, bushing failure, rotor tab insert failure, or any other failure mode that would cause the fuel pumping element to stop spinning.
Risk: If the fuel lift pump pumping element stops spinning and the fuel pumping vanes stop in a location which blocks fuel flow through the lift pump, the engine will be starved of fuel. Fuel starvation could cause low engine power, engine misfire, or engine stall. Prior to the engine stalling, the operator could experience low engine power, engine misfire, and/or dash-mounted fault lamp illumination.
Remedy: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑800‑343‑7357 or orion bus at 905‑403‑7807.

Recall number 05V079000 · Recall details

Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported October 19, 2004 · 6 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain orion buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: Sure-lok will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will inspect and replace the wheelchair securement retractors as necessary. Owners should contact sure-lok at 1‑866‑787‑3565 or orion at 905‑403‑1111.

Recall number 04V509000 · Recall details

Visibility: glass, side/rearReported March 27, 2003 · 4,191 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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 at 1‑800‑492‑2116.

Recall number 03V120000 · Recall details

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Is the 2001 Orion II reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2001 Orion II.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Orion II?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 2001 Orion II have?

3 recalls, covering fuel system, diesel, equipment adaptive/mobility and visibility.

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