Recall 09V412000: 2000–2008 Orion V

Report received

Oct 20, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler buses north america, inc.

Potentially affected

983vehicles

Model years

2000–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Orion V1 complaints
• 2001 Orion V0 complaints
• 2002 Orion V1 complaints
• 2003 Orion V0 complaints
• 2004 Orion V0 complaints
• 2005 Orion V0 complaints
• 2006 Orion V0 complaints
• 2007 Orion V0 complaints
• 2008 Orion V0 complaints