NHTSA Recall 02V332000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V332000; Date: Dec. 12, 2002
If a crack were to develop and propagate around the circumference of the bushing, the radius rod attachment could become loose and allow movement between the lower radius rod and the rear axle. Should this happen, the rear axle position could shift during acceleration, deceleration, or in turns, and could affect the handling of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Nabi 35LFW; 1999 Nabi 35LFW; 2000 Nabi 35LFW; 2001 Nabi 35LFW; 2002 Nabi 35LFW; 1998 Nabi 40LFW; 1999 Nabi 40LFW; 2000 Nabi 40LFW; 2001 Nabi 40LFW; 2002 Nabi 40LFW
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries
Affected Units:: 1,474
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with diesel or liquid natural gas (lng) fuel systems only, in the area of the rear axle lower radius rod attachment to the suspension support (or "c" frame), a welding problem exists.
How to Fix:
Owners are being requested to inspect their buses for cracks and to remove the buses from service that have cracks exceeding specific criteria. Nabi will arrange to repair all the vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin on December 31, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nabi at 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 13, 2003
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