2002 Optima Opus 29 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2002 Optima Opus 29. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2002 Optima Opus 29
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Radiator assembly (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.
Remedy: Dealers will install a p-clamp on the radiator motor support bracket that holds and secures the hose away from the chassis eliminating the possibility of chaffing. The recall began on august 24, 2005. Owners may…
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Hydraulic power assist system (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.
Remedy: Dealers will mail a modification kit with instructions on how to install a bracket and clamp that will lift and secure the lines away from the air governor eliminating the possibility of chaffing. The recall began on…
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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…
Remedy: Cummins is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or optima at 316-779-7700.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2002 Optima Opus 29. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Optima Opus 29 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Optima Opus 29 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Optima Opus 29 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Optima Opus 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Optima Opus 29 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Optima Opus 29 | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Optima Opus 29 | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 Optima Opus 29
How do I know if my 2002 Optima Opus 29 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2002 Optima Opus 29; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Optima dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V110000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Optima models
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.