The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V189000·Announced 2012-05-02

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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