Recall 05V167000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 2002-2005 OPTIMA OPUS 34
RECALL This recall affects up to 201 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V167000 |
| Manufacturer | OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 201 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES WITH CUMMINS ISB02 ENGINES, THE HYDRAULIC LINE COMING OFF OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS RUBBING ON TOP OF THE AIR GOVERNOR.
Safety Consequence
THIS RUBBING MAY CAUSE THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO BE RUBBED THROUGH RESULTING IN A LEAK AND A LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. THIS FLUID COULD IGNITE IF IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HOT SOURCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MAIL A MODIFICATION KIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO INSTALL A BRACKET AND CLAMP THAT WILL LIFT AND SECURE THE LINES AWAY FROM THE AIR GOVERNOR ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF CHAFFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT 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 | |
| 04V431000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 10 | |
| 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 |