2004 OPTIMA AH-28 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

05V108000 on 03/23/2005

Component:

Engine and engine cooling

Manufactured:

08/29/2004 - 08/29/2004

Affected:

2

Defect:

On certain transit buses equipped with webasto heaters, the burner tubes are made of material that does not meet specifications and could fail prematurely.

Consequence:

Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.

Correction:

Webasto dealers will replace the suspected defective parts free of charge. owners may contact optima at 316-779-7700 or webasto at 810-593-6000.

Notes:

Optima recall no. saf 05002.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.

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Campaign:

05V405000 on 09/15/2005

Component:

Fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump

Manufactured:

12/31/2003 - 07/22/2005

Affected:

167

Defect:

On certain transit vehicles and trolleys equipped with cummins isb-02 diesel engines built with emc controlled fuel lift pumps. erratic voltage supply to the fuel lift pump causes premature electric brush wear internal to the fuel lift pump. this premature wear could result in fuel lift pump failure and in some cases may cause an engine stall condition.

Consequence:

Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.

Correction:

Cummins, in conjunction with optima bus, will notify owners and repair the engines by emc recalibration and replacement of the fuel lift pump at no charge to the customer. owners may contact cummins assistance center at 1-800-diesels or optima bus at 1-316-779-7700.

Notes:

Optima bus recall no. saf05009.customers may 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.

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