Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With ARVInmeritor Urresko Tie Rod Clamps, Heat Treatment Of Clamps Created A Surface Hardness That Could Lead To A Fracture Of The Clamps.
Make Of Vehicle
OPTIMA
Model Of Vehicle
OPUS 34
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V029000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crack The Clamps Could Break Off AffeCTIng Toe-In And Alignment. The Tie Rod Can Come Loose Resulting In Steering Loss And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221 Or Optima At 316-779-7700.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Optima Bus Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20041006
End Of Manufacture
20050125
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
35
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Optima Bus Corp
Date Report Received
20050204
Make Campaign Number
C5AA