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2000 Orion VIProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2000 Orion VI, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints33 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage152kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2000 Orion VI has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic33
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2000 Orion VI recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Recall 10V-538 · Nov 2, 2010 · 217 vehicles

Risk. HYDRAULIC FLUIDS LEAKING INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAN BE IGNITED BY THE HOT TURBOCHARGER AND CAUSE AN ENGINE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: glass, side/rear

Recall 03V-120 · Mar 27, 2003 · 4,191 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT MAY HAVE DIFFICULTY OPENING THE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOW, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

Recall 01V-033 · Jan 29, 2001 · 927 vehicles

Risk. WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Orion.

Best & worst years

2000 vs. every other VI year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VI median. How we score

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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2000 Orion VI, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Hydraulic Auxiliary Pump Fitting FailurePE10041 · closed Nov 9, 2010
    Led to recall 10V-538
In owners' words

What VI owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE RIGHT REAR SIDE BRAKE DRUM DESTROYED THIS BUS.AFTER REVIEWING COMPLAINT NUMBER 10082983 & 10119358. I BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO THE FIRE OF OUR BUS. I REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THIS IS A TRANSIT BUS AND THE SAFETY OF PASSENGERS IS OF CONCERN.
Complaint 10119836 · May 4, 2005 · 146,246 miles
A FIRE ORIGINATING FROM THE RIGHT REAR SIDE BRAKE DRUM DESTROYED THIS BUS. AFTER REVIWING PRIOR COMPLAINT NUMBER 10082983, WE BELIEVE THIS INCIDENT IS RELATED TO THE INCIDENT THAT WAS THE SUBJECT OF COMPAINT # 10082983. WE REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION BECAUSE THIS IS A TRANSIT BUS AND THE SAFETY OF…
Complaint 10119358 · May 2, 2005 · 184,979 miles
1) INTERUPTION OF SERVICE REPORTED BY BUS OPERATOR AND FIRE DEPARTMENT REQUESTED. 2) MECHANICAL FAILURE OF PNEUMATIC BRAKE CHAMBER CAUSING BRAKES TO DRAG RESULTING IN SUFFICIENT HEAT TO IGNITE THE TIRE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF THE VEHICLE. 3) ALTERNATE BRAKE CHAMBER HAS BEEN RESEARCHED, TESTED…
Complaint 10082983 · Jul 30, 2004 · 151,500 miles

Own a 2000 VI?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.