Nabi recall: Steering
What is wrong
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2014 40LFW city transit buses manufactured September 12, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
What could happen
If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
NABI will notify owners, and dealers will be retorque the tie rod nuts, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2015. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20151.
Vehicles covered
- Nabi 40Lfw 2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V129000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Nabi Bus, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 4, 2015
- Owners notified
- Mar 20, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 63
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 12, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
- Part
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 20151
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Nabi / New Flyer recall: Seats Jan 26, 2016
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Aug 4, 2015
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Aug 26, 2014
- Nabi recall: Fuel system, other Mar 25, 2014
- Nabi recall: Wheels Nov 29, 2013
- Nabi recall: Equipment Jun 20, 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.