2007 Optima Opus | 2009 Optima Opus | 2008 Optima Opus — Steering: column
Published May 2, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 2, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V189000, published May 2, 2012. Recalling firm: NABI Bus, LLC; 2007 Optima Opus | 2009 Optima Opus | 2008 Optima Opus — Steering: column.
What's the hazard
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 OPTIMA OPUS29 AND OPUS34 MODEL TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 8, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. THE PINCH BOLTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MAY LOOSEN TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY MAY FALL OUT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE.
What to do
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
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Recall details
- Brand
- OPTIMA
- Model
- OPUS
- Manufacturer
- NABI Bus, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 OPTIMA OPUS | 2009 OPTIMA OPUS | 2008 OPTIMA OPUS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Optima Opus | 2009 Optima Opus | 2008 Optima Opus — Steering: column recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V189000 on May 2, 2012. Reported hazard: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 OPTIMA OPUS29 AND OPUS34 MODEL TRANSIT BUSES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 8, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 21, 2009. THE PINCH BOLTS IN THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT MAY LOOSEN TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY MAY FALL OUT ALLOWING THE STEERING SHAFT TO SEPARATE.
What should I do if I have this product?
NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: OPTIMA. Model: OPUS.