Orion VI recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
15 recalls found for the Orion VI in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 4 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Orion VI | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Orion VI | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 Orion VI | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 Orion VI | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 Orion VI | 6 | 0 |
| 1996 Orion VI | 7 | 0 |
| 1995 Orion VI | 4 | 0 |
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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.
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Newest Orion VI recalls
- Nov 2, 201010V538000Equipment adaptive/mobility217 vehicles1995-2000 Orion VI
These buses are configured with a tapped fitting for the hydraulic wheelchair ramp.
- Jan 21, 201010V015000Power train426 vehiclesOrion V, VII and 2 more models
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…
- Jun 14, 200606V211000Engine and engine cooling405 vehiclesOrion VI and V
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…
- Feb 1, 200505V026000Engine and engine cooling207 vehiclesOrion V and VI
On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system.
- Mar 23, 200404V147000Vehicle speed control286 vehiclesOrion V and VI
On certain buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the L10G engines, the ECM does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command.
- Mar 27, 200303V120000Visibility4,191 vehiclesOrion II, V and 1 more model
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…
- Feb 24, 200303V063000Engine and engine cooling416 vehicles2002 Orion VI
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,…
- Jan 29, 200101V033005Electrical system927 vehiclesOrion II, V and 1 more model
Vehicle description: transit buses equipped with vanner 60 series battery equalizers.