Vehicle recall 10V015000 · January 21, 2010

Orion 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…

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

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.
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: 10V015000
Reported to NHTSA: January 21, 2010
Filed by: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: April 1, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected: 426
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Recall 10V015000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Orion II (1992-1993, 1998): 1998, 1993, 1992
Orion V (1992-2003, 2005-2006, 2008): 2008, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992
Orion VI (1995, 2002): 2002, 1995
Orion VII (2002-2006, 2008-2009): 2009, 2008, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002

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