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2000 Orion V recalls

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

6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2000 Orion V. 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.

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2000 Orion V recalls, newest first

January 21, 2010NHTSA 10V015000426 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

October 20, 2009NHTSA 09V412000983 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary
Daimler buses is recalling certain model year 2000 through 2008 orion transit buses equipped with lift-u wheelchair lifts. The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos. 373-0226 and 373-0265. The outboard ramp barrier could fold in toward a lift passenger and pinch, press, or crush the passenger's feet.
Consequence
The lift passenger could be seriously injured.
Remedy
Orion will notify owners and the repairs will be made by lift-u free of charge. Please see lift-u's defect report 09E-051. The safety recall began on October 29, 2009. Owners may contact lift-u at 1-209-838-2400 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 28, 2005NHTSA 05V06400031 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Hydraulic power assist system

Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with eaton power steering pumps, the port plug on the pump was incompletely sealed and leakage of the hydraulic fluid can occur which could result in a reduction in the power steering assist.
Consequence
The driver will be subjected to hard turning of the steering wheel and loss of power assist in the steering system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Eaton is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will replace the power steering pumps free of charge. Owners may contact eaton at 1-888-258-0222 or orion bus at 905-403-7832.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 15, 2004NHTSA 04V5450002,045 vehicles potentially affected

Structure

Summary
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." during subsequent closing of an emergency exit the moving window frame interferes with the jam frame stop located in mid span along the lower edge of the window frame.
Consequence
During the use of an emergency exit window, a window may not open after applying the required forces allowing a person to escape in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Dealers will install two aluminum blocks each attached by two screws. The moving window frame will not interfere with the jam frame stop. The recall began may 1, 2005. Owners should contact orion at 905-403-7832, ext. 3335.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 27, 2003NHTSA 03V1200004,191 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 29, 2001NHTSA 01V033005927 vehicles potentially affected

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

Summary
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers. The equalizer could fail to operate properly and cause malfunction of the battery charging system.
Consequence
Without fusing, the equalizer may melt, burn, or smoke, possibly resulting in a fire or a smoke filled bus, thus necessitating a passenger evacuation of the bus. The failure mode can cause operator distraction, and/or possible personal injury.
Remedy
Orion will notify owners to inspect their buses for certain equalizers by the date code. The affected equalizers will be replaced by vanner. 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 vanner at 1-800-227-6937.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2000 Orion V with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Air › Antilock1
  2. Service brakes1

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Questions

Does the 2000 Orion V have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, equipment adaptive/mobility, steering, structure, visibility, 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 2000 Orion V 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 2000 Orion V?
1 complaint filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.