Does the 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Orion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Orion been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Orion dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS recalls, newest first

October 28, 2011NHTSA 11V5230001,300 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery

Summary: Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 orion vii li-ion hybrid transit buses manufactured from July 2008 through August 2011 and model year 2006 orion vii li-ion ess transit buses manufactured from may 2006 through may 2007, contains bae systems (bae) lithium ion energy storage system (ess). Over time, particulate debris can accumulate in the hybrid system's li-ion storage system (li-ion ess). Accumulated debris in conjunction with moisture can breach the electrical isolation of the high voltage battery pack. A conductive path can be created if the electrical isolation is breached at both ends of the battery.
Consequence: This can result in the unintentional discharge of the battery's stored energy, creating a risk of smoke, melting and charring, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be performed by bae systems free of charge. The safety recall began November 2011. Owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-905-403-1111.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Orion VII LI-ION ESS years

2006 (1)

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Questions

Does the 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Orion dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2006 Orion VII LI-ION ESS?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.