Recall 12V-189: 2007–2009 Optima Opus

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2012, covering about 50 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-189
Report date
May 2, 2012
Vehicles affected
50
Owners notified
Jun 7, 2012

The problem

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.

The risk

Separation of the steering shaft will result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

This is nabi recall 20122.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentSteering › Column
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V189000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Optima Opus2007, 2008, 2009All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-189?

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.

How is recall 12V-189 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.