NHTSA Recall 12V189000: Column (steering)
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 50 vehicles. It affects 2007–2009 Optima Opus.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V189000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20122 |
| Component | STEERING › COLUMN |
| Report received | May 2, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Separation of the steering shaft will result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V189000
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.