North American Bus Industries Recalls 2007-2009 Optima Opus Buses for Steering Defect
North American Bus Industries is recalling 2007-2009 Optima Opus transit buses because steering column pinch bolts may loosen and fall out, potentially causing loss of steering control.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering shaft separation) that results in a loss of steering control, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating due to the significant risk of injury.
Plain-English summary
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Optima Opus 29 and Opus 34 model transit buses. These vehicles were manufactured between August 8, 2007, and September 21, 2009. The recall involves 50 affected vehicles.
The defect involves pinch bolts in the steering column shaft that may loosen to the extent that they fall out. If this occurs, the steering shaft may separate, resulting in a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 7, 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- OPTIMA OPUS
- Brand
- OPTIMA
- Manufacturer
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Category
- Vehicle — Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 50
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- OPUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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