2002 OPTIMA OPUS 29 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
05V110000 on 03/23/2005
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
05/13/1998 - 02/09/2003
Affected:
417
Defect:
On trolleys and transit coaches equipped with cummins isb diesel engines, the fuel lift pump could fail in a manner which results in engine fuel starvation, which could result in a stall condition. potential lift pump failure modes include: brush wear out, bushing failure, rotor tab insert failure, or any other failure mode that would cause the fuel pumping element to stop spinning.
Consequence:
If the fuel lift pump pumping element stops spinning and the fuel pumping vanes stop in a location which blocks fuel flow through the lift pump, the engine will be starved of fuel. fuel starvation could cause low engine power, engine misfire, or engine stall. prior to the engine stalling, the operator could experience low engine power, engine misfire, and/or dash-mounted fault lamp illumination.
Correction:
Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or optima at 316-779-7700.
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.

Campaign:
05V167000 on 04/24/2005
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Manufactured:
10/31/2002 - 02/11/2005
Affected:
201
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.
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.

Campaign:
05V358000 on 08/14/2005
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly
Affected:
49
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.

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