| Make : OPTIMA | Model : OPUS 29 | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021101 - 20050212 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V167000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050701 | Date Received by ODI: 20050425 | Date Added to Database: 20050425 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: OPTIMA BUS CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: OPTIMA BUS CORP | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SAF 05005 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 201 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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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. |
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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 MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OPTIMA AT 1-888-391-1777. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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