2003 OPTIMA OPUS 29 RECALL - #05V358000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 OPTIMA OPUS 29 |
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| Manufacturer |
OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/15/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/2005 |
| # Affected |
49 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2003 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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