The worst 1993 Orion V problems
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Recalls 2
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- Daimler buses is recalling certain orion transit buses equipped with the morse remote throttle control. The morse remote throttle control panel is located in the engine compartment and a switch on it is labeled, "throttle"; "off" or "front" and "on" or "rear" selecting the active engine control station. If a person operating the engine from the "rear" position (at the engine) fails to place the switch in the "off" or "front" position and the engine RPM was set to above idle during maintenance for example, when the bus is started from the driver's station the engine could change to the higher RPM resulting in unwanted engine power.
- Risk
- The bus could accelerate at a higher rate than anticipated increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler will provide instructions to modify the wiring to the morse throttle control switch. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 1, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1‑800‑716‑7466.
Recall number 10V015000 · Recall details
Equipment adaptive/mobility
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V024000 · Recall details
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Is the 1993 Orion V reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1993 Orion V.
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How many recalls does the 1993 Orion V have?
2 recalls, covering power train and equipment adaptive/mobility.
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