2003 Orion VI Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Orion VI. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Orion VI
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
On certain buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50g engines, higher than expected temperatures will allow the low pressure natural gas regulator gasket to leak coolant and drip onto the terminals of the battery charging alternator.
Remedy: Detroit diesel is conducting the recall (please see 06e028000) and will repair the engines by replacing the low pressure regulator gasket free of charge. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-3708 or orion bus…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Orion VI. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Orion VI model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Orion VI model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Orion VI | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 Orion VI | 7 | 0 |
| 1997 Orion VI | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Orion VI | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 Orion VI | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Orion VI | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Orion VI | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Orion VI | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Orion VI
How do I know if my 2003 Orion VI has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Orion VI; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Orion dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V211000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Orion models
- I2 complaints
- Orion2 complaints
- V2 complaints
- VII2 complaints
- II0 complaints
- Orion V0 complaints
- Orion VII0 complaints
- Orion VII Li-Ion Ess0 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.