Recall 12V189000 — STEERING:COLUMN Defect in 2007-2009 OPTIMA OPUS
RECALL This recall affects up to 50 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V189000 |
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 50 |
| Component | STEERING:COLUMN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 OPTIMA OPUS29 AND OPUS34 MODEL TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 8, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. THE PINCH BOLTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MAY LOOSEN TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY MAY FALL OUT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE.
Safety Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
Related Recalls for OPTIMA
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 05V405000 | 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 167 | |
| 13V457000 | 2009 OPTIMA OPUS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4,061 |