2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 RECALL - #05V029000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 |
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| Manufacturer |
OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Manufactured between |
10/6/2004 - 1/25/2005 |
| Recalled on |
2/2/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
35 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR OPTIMA AT 316-779-7700. |
| Notes |
ARVINMERITOR RECALL NO. C5AA.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 |
2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2004 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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