2002 Optima Opus 34
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2002 Optima Opus 34. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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 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.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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