Vehicle recall 10V538000 · November 2, 2010

1995-2000 Orion VI

These buses are configured with a tapped fitting for the hydraulic wheelchair ramp.

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

Summary: Daimler bus is recalling certain model year 1995 through 2000 transit buses manufactured from January 1996 through December 2000. These buses are configured with a tapped fitting for the hydraulic wheelchair ramp. In the engine compartment connected to the hydraulic pump is a fitting with an adapter for the wheelchair ramp operation. The fitting can crack and cause hydraulic fluid to leak into the engine compartment.
Consequence: Hydraulic fluids leaking into the engine compartment can be ignited by the hot turbocharger and cause an engine fire.
Remedy: Bus owners will be instructed on how to repair the buses free of charge. The safety recall began on 3, December 2010. Owners may contact daimler buses at 1-800-716-7566.
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: 10V538000
Reported to NHTSA: November 2, 2010
Filed by: DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Owner notification: December 3, 2011
Vehicles potentially affected: 217
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V538000 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 VI (1995-2000): 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995

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