- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- NABI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 27, 2014. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's recall number is 20136.
Vehicle safety record
2008 Optima Opus Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2008 Optima Opus with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1) and the lights (1). It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in September 2013 for the electrical system. For comparison, the 2007 has 8 and the 2009 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Opus year, for its age
#440 most complained-about 2008 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2008 Optima Opus problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2008 Optima Opus recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Separation of the steering shaft will result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The corrosion could cause an electrical short that could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Nabi will notify owners and luminator will repair the buses free of charge. Please see luminator's defect report 09e-054. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact luminator at 1-972-516-3033 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
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1 complaints about the 2008 Optima Opus
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Brakes replaced twice, rotors, calibers, brake hose, break lines,starter,windshield pump,and all at different times! This car was brandnew when I bought it and this is not my first car new that I purchased since I have been driving! I normally buy every two to three years a new car and never had more problems then I had have with this one and wondered if anyone else had same issues I am having with in this short time from replacing one part after another? Today which is january 8th 2015 I was coming home and when...
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I came to a stop sign I had no breaks and after putting emergency break on (which broke) the light came on which said breaks!! I have never felt so unsafe in a car then I do with this one. Last summer out for a drive my back driver side tire area was smoking so I pulled over and thought my car was on fire! Once again had it towed! It was the break hose so they thought and replaced it and found it was the caliber, I just spent 3hrs waiting at shop to have that fixed and come to think of it, I've spent alot more time at shop on the other fixed parts, I know cars need things replaced from wear&tear but give me a break and im not laughing about this either! Now im out of my car again and asking for rides to work again because I have no brakelines. Thanks so very much for maybe reading this! [[redacted]] p.S. Please send through mail any recalls because I have never got any! Thank you information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
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All Opus yearsQuestions about the 2008 Optima Opus
Does the 2008 Optima Opus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2008 Optima Opus: electrical system (September 2013); column (May 2012); equipment (December 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Optima Opus?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1), lights (1), brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2008 Optima Opus had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on January 8, 2015 and the latest on January 8, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2008 Optima Opus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 14 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Optima Opus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Optima Opus years have the most complaints?
2007 (8), 2008 (1). See every Optima Opus year compared.
What should I do if my 2008 Optima Opus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data