2003 OPTIMA OPUS 34 RECALL - #05V167000
RECALL FOR STEERING : HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 OPTIMA OPUS 34 |
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| Manufacturer |
OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/2002 - 2/12/2005 |
| Recalled on |
4/25/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OPTIMA BUS CORP |
| Owners Notified on |
7/1/2005 |
| # Affected |
201 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| 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 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 ON MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT OPTIMA AT 1-888-391-1777. |
| Notes |
OPTIMA RECALL NO.SAF 05005.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 34 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
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