Recall 05V358000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Defect in 2002-2005 OPTIMA OPUS 29
RECALL This recall affects up to 49 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V358000 |
| Manufacturer | OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 49 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINE COMING FROM THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR TO THE CAC MOTOR IS RUBBING ON THE CHASSIS.
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 INSTALL A P-CLAMP ON THE RADIATOR MOTOR SUPPORT BRACKET THAT HOLDS AND SECURES THE HOSE AWAY FROM THE CHASSIS ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF CHAFFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 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 | |
| 05V167000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 201 | |
| 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 |