Optima Ah-28 (2004) – 05V108000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Webasto Heaters, The Burner Tubes Are Made Of Material That Does Not Meet Specifications And Could Fail Prematurely.

Make Of Vehicle

OPTIMA

Model Of Vehicle

AH-28

Year

2004

Recall Campaign Number

05V108000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling

Effect Of Defect

Should The Burner Tube Fail, The Coolant Heater Could Overheat, Possibly Resulting In A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Optima Bus Corp

Start Of Manufacture

20040830

End Of Manufacture

20040830

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

2

Date Owners Notified

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Optima Bus Corp

Date Report Received

20050324

Make Campaign Number

SAF 05002

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard