2002–2005 Optima Opus 29 & 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix 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.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V167000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SAF 05005
- Manufacturer
- OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Vehicles affected
- 201
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-888-391-1777
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 1, 2005
- Built
- Nov 1, 2002 – Feb 12, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.