Optima Recall 05V358000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System, Radiator Assembly

NHTSA recall 05V358000 · announced August 15, 2005 · filed by Optima Bus Corp · 49 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2002 Optima Opus 29
• 2003 Optima Opus 29
• 2004 Optima Opus 29
• 2005 Optima Opus 29
• 2002 Optima Opus 34
• 2003 Optima Opus 34
• 2004 Optima Opus 34
• 2005 Optima Opus 34

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.