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2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recall - Campaign #05V167000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 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.

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Vehicle 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29
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
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 2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

2004 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
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