Optima recalls
All 11 Optima safety recalls since model year 2000, in plain English. Latest: Oct 21, 2013.
Latest Optima recalls
2000–2011 Nabi BRT & 2000–2011 Nabi Clfw + 3 more
Electrical system recall · 13V457
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with…
2007–2009 Optima Opus
Steering recall · 12V189
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 optima OPUS29 and OPUS34 model transit buses, manufactured from august 8, 2007, through september…
2002–2009 Nabi 416 & 2002–2009 Nabi BRT + 3 more
Equipment recall · 09V495
North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and…
2006 Nabi Optima Opus & 2007 Optima Opus
Brakes recall · 07V206
On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the…
2004–2005 Optima AH-28 & 2004–2005 Optima Opus 29 + 1 more
Fuel system recall · 05V405
On certain transit vehicles and trolleys equipped with cummins ISB-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps.
2002–2005 Optima Opus 29 & 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34
Engine recall · 05V358
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.
All Optima recalls
| Date | Recall | Vehicles | Problem | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-10-21 | 13V457 | 2000–2011 Nabi BRT & 2000–2011 Nabi Clfw + 3 more | Electrical system | 4,061 |
| 2012-05-02 | 12V189 | 2007–2009 Optima Opus | Steering | 50 |
| 2009-12-29 | 09V495 | 2002–2009 Nabi 416 & 2002–2009 Nabi BRT + 3 more | Equipment | 2,370 |
| 2007-05-10 | 07V206 | 2006 Nabi Optima Opus & 2007 Optima Opus | Brakes | 85 |
| 2005-09-16 | 05V405 | 2004–2005 Optima AH-28 & 2004–2005 Optima Opus 29 + 1 more | Fuel system | 167 |
| 2005-08-15 | 05V358 | 2002–2005 Optima Opus 29 & 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 | Engine | 49 |
| 2005-04-25 | 05V167 | 2002–2005 Optima Opus 29 & 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 | Steering | 201 |
| 2005-03-24 | 05V110 | 2000–2003 Optima AH-28 & 2000–2003 Optima Opus 29 + 2 more | Fuel system | 417 |
| 2005-03-24 | 05V108 | 2004 Optima AH-28 | Engine | 2 |
| 2005-02-02 | 05V029 | 2004 Optima Opus 34 | Steering | 35 |
| 2004-09-08 | 04V431 | 2004 Optima Opus 29 | Equipment | 10 |
FAQ
How many Optima recalls are there?
There are 11 Optima vehicle safety recalls for model years 2000 and newer in NHTSA data. The latest was posted Oct 21, 2013.
Are Optima recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
How do I check if my Optima has a recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. You can also browse by model and year below.