OPTIMA 2009 OPTIMA OPUS Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2009 OPTIMA OPUS
Brand
OPTIMA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2009
North American Bus Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2009 OPTIMA OPUS vehicles due to electrical system issues. Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026