NHTSA Recall 05V029000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
OPTIMA BUS CORP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 2004 Optima Opus 34.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V029000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | C5AA |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | February 4, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
In the event of a crack the clamps could break off affecting toe-in and alignment. The tie rod can come loose resulting in steering loss and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Arvinmeritor is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owners may contact arvinmeritor at 1-866-668-7221 or optima at 316-779-7700.
Notes
Arvinmeritor recall no. C5aa.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V029000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Optima Opus 34 | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.