NHTSA recall 05V108000
Engine and engine cooling
Optima Ah-28
Reported Mar 24, 20052 vehicles affectedOPTIMA BUS CORPMaker’s number SAF 05002Built Aug 30, 2004 – Aug 30, 2004
The 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.
The risk
Should the burner tube fail, the coolant heater could overheat, possibly resulting in a fire.
The remedy
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.