Engine and engine coolingRecall 05V-108 · 2004 Optima AH-28
OPTIMA BUS CORP recall 05V-108 covers 2 2004 Optima AH-28 for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on March 24, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
The risk
SHOULD THE BURNER TUBE FAIL, THE COOLANT HEATER COULD OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 30, 2004 to August 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.