Optima Bus Corp | NHTSA Recall #05V110000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V110000 by Optima Bus Corp. Includes 417 affected units, FUEL LIFT PUMP/CUMMINS/ENGINE STALLING, component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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 cause the fuel pumping element to stop spinning.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V110000

Manufacturer: Optima Bus Corp

Report Received Date: 2005-03-24T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel lift pump/cummins/engine stalling

Component: Fuel System, Diesel

Potentially Affected Units: 417

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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 cause the fuel pumping element to stop spinning.

Consequence Summary: If the fuel lift pump pumping element stops spinning and the fuel pumping vanes stop in a location which blocks fuel flow through the lift pump, the engine will be starved of fuel. fuel starvation could cause low engine power, engine misfire, or engine stall. prior to the engine stalling, the operator could experience low engine power, engine misfire, and/or dash-mounted fault lamp illumination.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-gc5e~gbaz_6896

NHTSA ID: 05V110000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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