2007 Orion Vii recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2007 Orion Vii. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- May 15, 2015Fire risk2007–2012 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII natural gas-powered transit buses manufactured January 1, 2007, to October 1, 2012. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
15V288000 · 455 units · Daimler Buses North America
- Mar 5, 2014Fire risk2007–2012 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 Orion VII transit buses manufactured January 2007 through October 2012 equipped with certain Cummins Westport Model ISL G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
14V106000 · 455 units · Daimler Buses North America
- Sep 27, 2013Fire risk2003–2008 Orion V, 2002–2010 Orion Vii — Electrical System
Daimler Buses North America Ltd. (DBNA) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Orion V and model year 2002-2010 VII buses equipped with Sure Power equalizers and DC-DC Converters. The specific potting compound used in the equalizers and convertors for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
13V476000 · 3K units · Daimler Buses North America
- Aug 7, 2009Crash risk2006–2009 Orion Vii — Visibility
DAIMLER BUS NORTH AMERICA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 ORION VII TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 2007 THROUGH JULY 2009. THE PASSENGER WINDOWS HAVE A TIP-IN TRANSOM WINDOW WHICH IS ATTACHED BY SCREWS. THESE SCREWS MAY LOOSEN AND THE WINDOW MAY DISLODGE AND FALL INTO THE BUS.
09V318000 · 824 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Jun 11, 2009Crash risk2007–2009 Orion Vii — Visibility
ORION IS RECALLING 286 MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2007 AND APRIL 2009. THE BOND OF THE GLASS TO THE ALUMINUM FRAME OF THE PASSENGER WINDOWS IS NOT ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO HOLD THE WINDOW ATTACHED TO THE FRAME.
09V215000 · 286 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Mar 25, 2009Fire risk2006–2008 Orion Vii — Seats
DAIMLER BUS IS RECALLING 804 MY 2006-2009 TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A NEW YORK CUSTOM SEAT HEATER. CURRENTLY, THE TERMINAL CONNECTION OF THE SEAT HEATER IS IMMEDIATELY LOCATED NEXT TO THE SEAT BUS BAR. SHOULD CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL OR DEBRIS, SUCH AS A WASHER, ENTER BETWEEN THE TERMINAL CONNECTION AND THE SEAT BUS BAR, A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR.
09V099000 · 804 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Sep 29, 2008Fire risk2004–2008 Orion V, 2004–2008 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
DAIMLER BUSES IS RECALLING 175 MY 2004-2008 ORION V AND VII BUSES EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISL DIESEL ENGINES. DUE TO VARIOUS ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING CONFIGURATIONS, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE CABLE TO RUB ON ENGINE COMPONENTS.
08V480000 · 175 units · DAIMLER BUSES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
- Aug 28, 2007Fire risk2004–2007 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ENGINES CONFIGURED WITH DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS (DPF) AND ULTRA COMPACT MODULES (UCM), THE UCM MAY FAIL. THE UCM IS LOCATED IN A WIRING HARNESS INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE CURB SIDE.
07V379000 · 71 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA
- Jul 26, 2007Fire risk2004–2007 Orion Vii — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES, THE EXHAUST ELBOW WAS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED AND WELDED DURING PRODUCTION. THE UPPER FLANGE HAS A BUTT TYPE WELD INSTEAD OF A FILLET TYPE WELD.
07V326000 · 96 units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL BUSES NA