Recall 05V029000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2004-2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34
RECALL This recall affects up to 35 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V029000 |
| Manufacturer | OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 35 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR OPTIMA AT 316-779-7700.
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 | |
| 04V431000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 | |
| 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 |