NHTSA Recall 12V324000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V324000; Date: Jul. 10, 2012
A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Nabi 45CLFW; 2004 Nabi 45CLFW; 2005 Nabi 45CLFW; 2006 Nabi 45CLFW; 2007 Nabi 45CLFW; 2008 Nabi 45CLFW; 2009 Nabi 45CLFW; 2010 Nabi 45CLFW; 2011 Nabi 45CLFW
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 339
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 7, 2012
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