| Make : OPTIMA | Model : AH-28 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040830 - 20040830 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V108000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050324 | Date Added to Database: 20050324 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OPTIMA BUS CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OPTIMA BUS CORP | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SAF 05002 | ||
| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
WEBASTO DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECTED DEFECTIVE PARTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 3, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OPTIMA AT 316-779-7700 OR WEBASTO AT 810-593-6000. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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