Optima recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Optima vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Sep 19, 2013Fire risk2007–2009 Blue Bird L4RE, 2000–2011 NABI BRT, 2000–2011 NABI CLFW and 2 other models — Electrical System
North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 LFW, CLFW, BRT, 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4RE, and 2000-2009 Optima Opus transit buses equipped with Sure Power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
13V457000 · 4K units · North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- May 2, 2012Crash risk2007–2009 Optima Opus — Steering
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.
12V189000 · 50 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 29, 2009Fire risk2007–2009 Blue Bird Ultra, 2002–2009 NABI 416, 2002–2009 NABI BRT and 2 other models — Equipment
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2009 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND SEPTEMBER 15, 2009, AND EQUIPPED WITH LUMINATOR HORIZON LED SIDE DESTINATION SIGNS. THE CONNECTOR BOARD CAN CORRODE DUE TO AN ACCUMULATION OF MOISTURE UNDER THE CONNECTOR.
09V495000 · 2K units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- May 10, 2007Crash risk2006 NABI Optima Opus, 2007 Optima Opus — Service Brakes, Air
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH GRAHAM WHITE AIR DRYERS, THE AIR DRYER TIMER MODULES MAY ALLOW SUFFICIENT QUANTITIES OF MOISTURE TO ENTER AND AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
07V206000 · 85 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Sep 13, 2005Crash risk2004–2005 Optima AH-28, 2004–2005 Optima Opus 29, 2004–2005 Optima Opus 34 — Fuel System, Other
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT VEHICLES AND TROLLEYS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB-02 DIESEL ENGINES BUILT WITH EMC CONTROLLED FUEL LIFT PUMPS. ERRATIC VOLTAGE SUPPLY TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP CAUSES PREMATURE ELECTRIC BRUSH WEAR INTERNAL TO THE FUEL LIFT PUMP. THIS PREMATURE WEAR COULD RESULT IN FUEL LIFT PUMP FAILURE AND IN SOME CASES MAY CAUSE AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
05V405000 · 167 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Aug 15, 2005Safety2002–2005 Optima Opus 29, 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINE COMING FROM THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR TO THE CAC MOTOR IS RUBBING ON THE CHASSIS.
05V358000 · 49 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Apr 25, 2005Safety2002–2005 Optima Opus 29, 2002–2005 Optima Opus 34 — Steering
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES WITH CUMMINS ISB02 ENGINES, THE HYDRAULIC LINE COMING OFF OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS RUBBING ON TOP OF THE AIR GOVERNOR.
05V167000 · 201 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Mar 24, 2005Fire risk1998–2003 Optima AH-28, 1998–2003 Optima Opus 29, 1998–2003 Optima Opus 34 and 1 other model — Fuel System, Diesel
ON TROLLEYS AND TRANSIT COACHES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES, THE FUEL LIFT PUMP COULD FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN ENGINE FUEL STARVATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A STALL CONDITION. POTENTIAL LIFT PUMP FAILURE MODES INCLUDE: BRUSH WEAR OUT, BUSHING FAILURE, ROTOR TAB INSERT FAILURE, OR ANY OTHER FAILURE MODE THAT WOULD CAUSE THE FUEL PUMPING ELEMENT TO STOP SPINNING.
05V110000 · 417 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Mar 24, 2005Fire risk2004 Optima AH-28 — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH WEBASTO HEATERS, THE BURNER TUBES ARE MADE OF MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD FAIL PREMATURELY.
05V108000 · 2 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Feb 4, 2005Crash risk2004 Optima Opus 34 — Steering
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.
05V029000 · 35 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP
- Sep 3, 2004Crash risk2004 Optima Opus 29 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE-LOK WHEELCHAIR SECUREMENT SYSTEMS, THE SPROCKET TEETH OF THE RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
04V431000 · 10 units · OPTIMA BUS CORP