OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
05V358000
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
Reported Aug 15, 2005 · OPTIMA BUS CORP
Summary
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.
Remedy
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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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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