OPTIMA OPUS 29 2001: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
| Make : OPTIMA | Model : OPUS 29 | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2001-01-01 - 2001-12-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V056000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2003-02-17 | Date Received by ODI: 2003-03-19 | Date Added to Database: 2003-03-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: CHANCE COACH, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SBR 03-002 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 203 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN DIESEL BUSES, THE TWO-SPEED WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH CAN CAUSE THE LOW SPEED WIPER RELAY TO CHATTER CAUSING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR TO OVERHEAT. |
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Consequence:
WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR OVERHEATS, IT CAUSES THE 15 AMP WINDSHIELD WIPER FUSE TO OPEN PROTECTING THE CIRCUIT. THIS RESULTS IN THE LOSS OF WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. LOSS OF VISIBILITY CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIPER SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT OPTIMA BUS AT 1-316-779-7700. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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