Nabi recall: Steering
What is wrong
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2003-2011 45clfw transit buses manufactured from july 1, 2003, through december 1, 2011. The vehicles may have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and a tapered splined shaft on the steering gear. The splines may wear over time resulting in loss of steering control.
What could happen
A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Nabi will inspect and repair vehicles, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 7, 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Vehicles covered
- Nabi 45Clfw 2003–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V324000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 10, 2012
- Owners notified
- Aug 7, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 339
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2003 to Dec 1, 2011
- Part
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
- Maker's own recall number
- 20123
Notes
Nabi's recall campaign number is 20123. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nabi recall: Service brakes, air Jun 13, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.