Optima Opus recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Optima Opus, covering 6,566 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Optima Opus recalls by model year
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All recalls
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
- Risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1‑256‑831‑4296. NABI's recall number is 20136.
Recall number 13V457000 · Recall details
Steering: column
- What is wrong
- North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 optima opus29 and opus34 model transit buses, manufactured from august 8, 2007, through september 21, 2009. The pinch bolts in the steering column shaft may loosen to the extent that they may fall out allowing the steering shaft to separate.
- Risk
- Separation of the steering shaft will result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 7, 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1‑256‑831‑4296.
Recall number 12V189000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2009 transit buses manufactured between january 1, 2002, and september 15, 2009, and equipped with luminator horizon LED side destination signs. The connector board can corrode due to an accumulation of moisture under the connector.
- Risk
- The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1‑972‑516‑3033 or nabi at 1‑256‑831‑4296.
Recall number 09V495000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air
- What is wrong
- On certain transit buses equipped with graham white air dryers, the air dryer timer modules may allow sufficient quantities of moisture to enter and affect the operation of the vehicle air brake system.
- Risk
- Failure of the air brake system due to moisture could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Nabi, in conjunction with graham-white, will replace the air dryer timer module on the affected vehicles. The recall began on may 31, 2007. Owners may contact nabi at 1‑256‑831‑4296 or graham-white at 540‑387‑5620.
Recall number 07V206000 · Recall details
Questions about the Optima Opus recalls
How do I check if my Optima Opus has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Optima Opus have?
4, covering electrical system, steering and equipment.
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