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2006 Orion VII recalls

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

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

For the 2006 Orion VII. 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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2006 Orion VII recalls, newest first

September 27, 2013NHTSA 13V4760003,009 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system

Summary
Daimler Buses North America Ltd. (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Orion V and model year 2002-2010 VII buses equipped with Sure Power equalizers and DC-DC Converters. The specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners and Sure Power representatives will change out the equalizer and/or convertor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2014. Owners may contact DBNA at 1-905-403-1111.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 13, 2012NHTSA 12V447000187 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Other fuel types › Turbo/supercharger

Summary
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Orion V and model year 2005-2006 Orion VII transit buses equipped with John Deere Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) turbocharged engines. The turbine or compressor wheel may fail, resulting in subsequent damage to the engine and/or an oil leak.
Consequence
Failure of the turbine or compressor wheel may result in smoke, fire, and stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DBNA will notify owners. The remedy for this issue is still under development. The safety recall began on September 28, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Buses North America at 1-800-882-8054.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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 09V413000368 vehicles potentially affected

Interior lighting

Summary
Daimler buses of north america is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 orion transit buses equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
Consequence
A short could occur, possibly causing smoke and a fire.
Remedy
Orion will notify owners and the buses will be repaired by luminator free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09E-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2009. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or orion at 1-800-716-7466.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 7, 2009NHTSA 09V318000824 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary
Daimler bus north america is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2009 orion vii transit buses manufactured from December 2007 through July 2009. The passenger windows have a tip-in transom window which is attached by screws. These screws may loosen and the window may dislodge and fall into the bus.
Consequence
A collapsing window could injure passengers.
Remedy
An interim notice was sent to owners on October 21, 2009 instructing them to check that the screws are properly tightened and to inspect them periodically. A permanent repair is now available and owners will be provided instructions to repair the buses free of charge. An owner notification advising owners about the permanent free remedy will be mailed on or about August 27, 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses north america at 1-800-716-7466.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 25, 2009NHTSA 09V099000804 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

Summary
Daimler bus is recalling 804 my 2006-2009 transit buses equipped with a new york custom seat heater. Currently, the terminal connection of the seat heater is immediately located next to the seat bus bar. Should conductive material or debris, such as a washer, enter between the terminal connection and the seat bus bar, a short circuit could occur.
Consequence
A short circuit between the seat bus bar and the adjacent terminal connection could overheat the wire, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect buses for debris and will relocate the terminal connection away from the bus bar. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during April 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 905-403-7807.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 29, 2008NHTSA 08V480000175 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel

Summary
Daimler buses is recalling 175 my 2004-2008 orion v and vii buses equipped with a cummins isl diesel engines. Due to various alternator cable routing configurations, it may be possible for the cable to rub on engine components.
Consequence
When the cable rubbing is not detected during regular maintenance inspections, the insulation can rub to expose the electrified cable. Arcing can cause a fire to occur.
Remedy
Daimler buses will reroute the alternator cable to ensure that the cable does not contact engine components. The recall is expected to begin on or before January 2009. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7466.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 28, 2007NHTSA 07V37900071 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling

Summary
On certain transit buses equipped with cummins engines configured with diesel particulate filters (DPF) and ultra compact modules (ucm), the ucm may fail. The ucm is located in a wiring harness inside the engine compartment on the curb side.
Consequence
The engine may stall and the ucm may fail causing a fire.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to replace the 5 amp circuit breaker with a 2 amp fuse to mitigate the failure of the ucm from subsequently causing a fire. The recall began on January 25, 2008. Owners may contact dcbusna/orion bus at 905-403-7832.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 26, 2007NHTSA 07V32600096 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system

Summary
On certain transit buses built with cummins isl engines, the exhaust elbow was incorrectly assembled and welded during production. The upper flange has a butt type weld instead of a fillet type weld.
Consequence
An exhaust system that is not maintained to ensure that there are no leaking sections can cause heat damage to surrounding components increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Owners will be reimbursed for the replacement of the exhaust elbow. The recall began during September 2007. Owners may contact orion at 1-800-716-7466.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

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

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Questions

Does the 2006 Orion VII have any recalls?
9 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train, interior lighting, visibility, seats. 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 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?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.