Vehicle recall 09V412000 · October 20, 2009
2000-2008 Orion V
The lifts are equipped with a logic board assembly for the wheelchair lift control box, p/nos.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V412000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 983
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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