NHTSA Recall 05V088000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V088000; Date: Mar. 9, 2005
During long term operation involving repeated flexing of the drag link, it may eventually crack and break. The driver will no longer have steering control of the vehicle and a crash could occur causing injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Nabi 35LFW; 1999 Nabi 35LFW; 2000 Nabi 35LFW; 2001 Nabi 35LFW; 2002 Nabi 35LFW; 2003 Nabi 35LFW; 2004 Nabi 35LFW; 2005 Nabi 35LFW; 1998 Nabi 40CLFW; 1999 Nabi 40CLFW; 2000 Nabi 40CLFW; 2001 Nabi 40CLFW; 2002 Nabi 40CLFW; 2003 Nabi 40CLFW; 2004 Nabi 40CLFW; 2005 Nabi 40CLFW; 1998 Nabi 40LFW; 1999 Nabi 40LFW; 2000 Nabi 40LFW; 2001 Nabi 40LFW; 2002 Nabi 40LFW; 2003 Nabi 40LFW; 2004 Nabi 40LFW; 2005 Nabi 40LFW; 1998 Nabi 45CLFW; 1999 Nabi 45CLFW; 2000 Nabi 45CLFW; 2001 Nabi 45CLFW; 2002 Nabi 45CLFW; 2003 Nabi 45CLFW; 2004 Nabi 45CLFW; 2005 Nabi 45CLFW; 1998 Nabi 60LFW; 1999 Nabi 60LFW; 2000 Nabi 60LFW; 2001 Nabi 60LFW; 2002 Nabi 60LFW; 2003 Nabi 60LFW; 2004 Nabi 60LFW
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 3,680
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses, the front axle stops and the power steering gear hydraulic limit valves were found to be out of adjustment. The drag link may experience permanent deformation due to the steering load.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links with a stronger drag link. Dealers will also inspect the steering gear hydraulic limit valve settings. The recall began on may 16, 2005. Owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296.
Recall Notes:
Nabi recall no. 20052. Customers may also 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 16, 2005
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