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2002 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall - Campaign #05V358000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2002 OPTIMA OPUS 34 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.

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Vehicle 2002 OPTIMA OPUS 34
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
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 2002 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

2002 OPTIMA OPUS 34 Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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