Recall 05V405000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Defect in 2004-2005 OPTIMA OPUS 29
RECALL This recall affects up to 167 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V405000 |
| Manufacturer | OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Vehicles Affected | 167 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT VEHICLES AND TROLLEYS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB-02 DIESEL ENGINES BUILT WITH EMC CONTROLLED FUEL LIFT PUMPS. ERRATIC VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP CAUSES PREMATURE ELECTRIC BRUSH WEAR INTERNAL TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP. THIS PREMATURE WEAR COULD RESULT IN FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE AND IN SOME CASES MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
CUMMINS, IN CONJUNCTION WITH OPTIMA BUS, WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE ENGINES BY EMC RECALIBRATION AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL LIFT PUMP AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-DIESELS OR OPTIMA BUS AT 1-316-779-7700.
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 | |
| 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 | |
| 13V457000 | 2009 OPTIMA OPUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4,061 |