NHTSA Recall 07V298000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V298000; Date: Jul. 13, 2007
This could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nabi 45CLFW; 2004 Nabi 45CLFW; 2005 Nabi 45CLFW
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 164
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
How to Fix:
Bendix, in conjunction with nabi, is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07e-037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or nabi at 256-831-4296.
Recall Notes:
Nabi recall no. 2007-03. 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.
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