NHTSA Recall 99V027002
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V027002; Date: Aug. 12, 1999
The rear bus could start to swing from side to side causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Nabi Artic; 1990 Nabi Artic; 1991 Nabi Artic; 1992 Nabi Artic; 1993 Nabi Artic; 1994 Nabi Artic; 1995 Nabi Artic; 1996 Nabi Artic; 1997 Nabi Artic; 1998 Nabi Artic
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: North American Bus Industries
Affected Units:: 217
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: articulated bus. These buses may become unstable at speeds over 45 mph should the hydraulic dampening system in the articulated joint loose pressure.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify these buses. The modifications include an additional interlock system that will gradually bring the vehicle to a stop utilizing the third axle brakes.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began may 15, 1999. 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 1-256-831-4296. 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: May 15, 1999
Also see: