Recall 10V015000: 1992–2003, 2005–2006, 2008 Orion V and 2 other models
- Report received
- Jan 21, 2010
- Manufacturer
- Daimler buses north america, inc.
- Potentially affected
- 426vehicles
- Model years
- 1992–2006, 2008–2009
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 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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1992 Orion V0 complaints
- 1993 Orion V0 complaints
- 1994 Orion V0 complaints
- 1995 Orion V0 complaints
- 1996 Orion V0 complaints
- 1997 Orion V0 complaints
- 1998 Orion V0 complaints
- 1999 Orion V0 complaints
- 2000 Orion V1 complaints
- 2001 Orion V0 complaints
- 2002 Orion V1 complaints
- 2003 Orion V0 complaints
- 2005 Orion V0 complaints
- 2006 Orion V0 complaints
- 2008 Orion V0 complaints
- 1995 Orion VI0 complaints
- 2002 Orion VI0 complaints
- 2002 Orion VII0 complaints
- 2003 Orion VII0 complaints
- 2004 Orion VII0 complaints
- 2005 Orion VII0 complaints
- 2006 Orion VII0 complaints
- 2008 Orion VII0 complaints
- 2009 Orion VII1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.