Optare recalls

On affected vehicles the low voltage harness connector of the control module may experience fatigue if subjected to excessive mating cycles leading to a localised thermal incident.

Fix: Replace the tin connector pins with gold pins that have an increased mating cycle life.�

105 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2019 to 30 Sep 2021

On affected vehicles steering joint failure may result in potential loss of steering.�

Fix: Initially check and change affected universal joints.� Replace all joints with a serviceable part.

1,078 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2014 to 31 Jul 2023

On affected vehicles steering joint failure may result in potential loss of steering.�

Fix: Initially check and change affected universal joints.� Replace all joints with a serviceable part.

1,078 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2007 to 31 Jan 2019

Driveline software holds the last known throttle position in the event of a loss of signal.

Fix: Revision to the electric vehicle control unit software and parameter settings.

63 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2019 to 29 Dec 2020

Material and weld failure at frame connection and mounting points of the battery support frame.

Fix: Check battery mounting frame and surrounding structure. Repair if necessary.

75 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2019 to 30 Nov 2020

Gradual overheat degradation of the vehicle charge sockets.

Fix: Fit a revised charge socket to include temperature monitoring to allow automatic charge reduction and termination.

46 vehicles · built 12 Jun 2019 to 4 Nov 2020

The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.

Fix: The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.

2,575 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2005 to 14 Mar 2019

The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.

Fix: The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.

2,575 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2005 to 14 Mar 2019

The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.

Fix: The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.

2,575 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2005 to 14 Mar 2019

The battery surge protector could fail and cause a risk of fire.

Fix: The battery surge protectors are to be removed from the system.

2,575 vehicles · built 18 Feb 2005 to 14 Mar 2019

It is possible that during the manufacturing test of the Hand Brake Valve that damage occurred to the handle locker. It is then feasible that the handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position which could subsequently allow the handle to move to the released/drive position and result in a vehicle roll-away.

Fix: Recall all effected unit and check for damage. If found to be damaged replace the hand brake valve with a new quality assured item.

131 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2014 to 14 Mar 2014

It is possible that during the manufacturing test of the Hand Brake Valve that damage occurred to the handle locker. It is then feasible that the handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position which could subsequently allow the handle to move to the released/drive position and result in a vehicle roll-away.

Fix: Recall all effected unit and check for damage. If found to be damaged replace the hand brake valve with a new quality assured item.

131 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2014 to 14 Mar 2014

It is possible that during the manufacturing test of the Hand Brake Valve that damage occurred to the handle locker. It is then feasible that the handle locker could come to rest in an unsecured position which could subsequently allow the handle to move to the released/drive position and result in a vehicle roll-away.

Fix: Recall all effected unit and check for damage. If found to be damaged replace the hand brake valve with a new quality assured item.

131 vehicles · built 9 Jan 2014 to 14 Mar 2014

It has been identified that under intensive operational conditions the driver's seat mechanism can wear and allow the seat to collapse.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the driver's seat exchanged.

480 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2004 to 31 Jan 2007

The air brake system has been incorrectly piped. Normally the system will function correctly but if a rear brake reservoir pipe should fail the front brakes may also become ineffective.

Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and interchange two brake pipe connections.

300 vehicles

The handbrake pivot lever within the brake drum may break across the pivot hole. This will cause the parking brake to fail on the affected side.

Fix: Modify the parking brake mechanism within the brake drum.

40 vehicles · built 21 Sep 2001 to 21 Sep 2001

The air compressor mounting bracket may fracture and cause the drive belt to break. This will ultimately result in a lack of air pressure to operate the braking and suspension systems.

Fix: Fit a strengthened air compressor support bracket.

75 vehicles · built 1 Sep 2001 to 31 Jul 2002

Emergency exit door lock operating bar could become distorted and inoperative in exceptional circumstances such as in a collision or as a result of vandalism.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional support bracket to the lock operating bar.

950 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 28 Feb 2001

Emergency exit door lock operating bar could become distorted and inoperative in exceptional circumstances such as in a collision or as a result of vandalism.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit an additional support bracket to the lock operating bar.

950 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 28 Feb 2001

Steering box mounting bracket cracked. Possible detachment of box could occur if the crack worsens.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles and replace any cracked mounting brackets. Further investigations are being carried out with the chassis manufacturer to determine whether the original bracket design requires modification.

335 vehicles

The protective wire shroud on the front brake hoses may contact and in extreme cases puncture the rubber outer casing of the hose. This would allow fluid to escape and adversely affect the braking system.

Fix: Operators of all affected vehicles have been contacted and advised to examine the subject hoses. Where a hose does not comply to the latest specification as indicated in the bulletin latest specification hoses will be supplied by OPTARE. The ope

240 vehicles · built 28 Oct 1993 to 28 Feb 1996

A batch of braking system hoses may not be to specification. This could result in a narrowing of the hose inner diameter with a possibility of brake imbalance.

Fix: Optare have contacted the operators of all affected vehicles advising that the subject pipes be inspected and the manufacturer advised of any carrying the identification number of the faulty batch. Where suspect pipes are identified Opta

218 vehicles

The handbrake valve may not have been adequately lubricated on initial assembly. This could result in premature wear of the locking plunger with the risk of the handbrake being dislodged from the ON position.

Fix: The manufacturer has written to the operators of all potentially affected vehicles requesting them to examine the handbrake valve and apply a lubricant to the bridge piece. Should the bridge piece be found to be excessively worn the oper

195 vehicles

There is a possibility that on some vehicles incorrect brake adaptors may have been fitted to the rear brake hydraulic calipers.

Fix: Optare Limited have contacted the operators of all the vehicles possibly affected and advised them to check the subject adaptors are of the correct type. Where incorrect adaptors are identified Optare will supply replacements of the correct

99 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1993 to 30 Sep 1994