How many recalls does the 1987 Orion I have?

The 1987 Orion I has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1987 Orion I has an open recall?

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1987 Orion I Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1987 Orion I has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,948 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 07V024000 2007-02-01 3,637 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH LIFT-U WHEELCHAIR LIFTS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR A PERSON TO WEDGE THEIR FEET UNDER THE SOLID BAR BARRIER LINKAGE.

Consequence

WHILE SITTING IN A WHEELCHAIR, A PERSON WITH NO SHOES AND WHO DOES NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THEIR FEET COULD TWIST THEIR FEET AND GET THEM FORCED UNDER THE LINKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY.

Remedy

DAIMLERCHRYSLER COMMERCIAL IS WORKING WITH LIFT-U TO REPAIR THESE BUSES (PLEASE SEE 06E-093). OWNERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LIFT-U AT 209-838-2400 OR ORION BUS AT 905-403-7807.

EQUIPMENT 89V084000 1989-05-19 1,311 affected

Defect

EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL IS MISSING ON ENTRANCE DOOR AND/OR EXIT DOOR FOR USE AS EMERGENCY EXIT. PUSH OUT WINDOW INSTRUCTION LABEL DOES NOT START WITH THE WORDS EMERGENCY EXIT.

Consequence

BUSES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 217.

Remedy

INSTALL MISSING LABELS AND REPLACE INCORRECT LABELS.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Orion I as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.