Recall 04V431000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Defect in 2004-2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29
RECALL This recall affects up to 10 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 04V431000 |
| Manufacturer | OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 10 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE WHEELCHAIR MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY SECURED POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO A WHEELCHAIR OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT RETRACTORS AS NECESSARY. SURE-LOK IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SURE-LOCK AT 1-908-231-1804 OR OPTIMA AT 1-888-391-1777.
Related Recalls for OPTIMA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12V189000 | 2007 OPTIMA OPUS | STEERING:COLUMN | 50 | |
| 09V495000 | 2007 OPTIMA OPUS | EQUIPMENT | 2,370 | |
| 07V206000 | 2007 OPTIMA OPUS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 85 | |
| 05V358000 | 2002 OPTIMA OPUS 29 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 49 | |
| 05V167000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 201 | |
| 05V029000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 35 | |
| 05V108000 | 2004 OPTIMA AH-28 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | |
| 05V110000 | 2003 OPTIMA OPUS 34 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 417 | |
| 05V405000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 167 | |
| 13V457000 | 2009 OPTIMA OPUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4,061 |