2002–2005 Optima Opus 29 & 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 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 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.
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
- 05V358000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SAF05008
- Manufacturer
- OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Vehicles affected
- 49
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-888-391-1777
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 24, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.