2002 Orion Vi Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

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Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Reported January 21, 2010 · 426 vehicles affected

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

Engine and engine cooling: engineReported June 14, 2006 · 405 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50g engines, higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator.
Risk: This can result in a short in the electrical circuit and the potential for an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Detroit diesel is conducting the recall (please see 06e028000) and will repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑313‑592‑3708 or orion bus at 905‑403‑7832.

Recall number 06V211000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittingsReported February 24, 2003 · 416 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engine configurations, a hydraulic motor used to drive the engine cooling fan motor has two hoses connected to it, including a high pressure input hose. The high pressure hose is constructed with reusable or crimp ends. The hydraulic motor is located at the rear of the bus, inside the engine compartment. The end of the hose that is connected to the fan motor has disconnected from the hose connector.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hydraulic hose assembly. Owner notification began april 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 1‑905‑403‑1111.

Recall number 03V063000 · Recall details

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3 recalls, covering power train and engine and engine cooling.

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