5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
Posted on: 2004-03-04
Description
On certain transit buses, the thickness of the paint on the contact surface of the wheels exceeds the maximum thickness recommended.
Consequence
The lug nuts could loosen and cause premature wheel failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair or replace the wheels. Owner notification beganmarch 5, 2004. Owners should contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 20041.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2005-03-14
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2004-09-16
Description
Cetain eaton hydraulics motor manifold assemblies model mcd 7810, rev g, p/n 02-198616, part of motor manifold assembly 100at00002a produced between december 2002 and march 2004 and sold for use on north american bus industries (nabi) transit buses model 40lfw. The lack of an orifice in the proportional valve manifold assembly leads to pressure oscillations which may ultimately lead to a degradation of power-assisted steering.
Consequence
Loss of power assist could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Nabi is doing the repairs for this campaign. Nabi will install an orifice free of charge. See recall 04v-474.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Posted on: 2004-09-30
Description
On certain 40' and 60' transit buses, the hydraulic system that provides power to the radiator cooling fan and power steering system is subject to becoming unstable.
Consequence
When this occurs, the driver will be subjected to hard turning of the steering wheel and loss of power assist in the steering system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nabi is conducting the owner notification and eaton corporation will perform the remedy for this campaign. Eaton will inspect and repair the hydraulic system. The recall began march 20, 2005. Owners should contact eaton at 952-967-7168 or nabi at 1-888-424-5844.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 20043.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2005-10-07
Description
On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
Consequence
Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. The recall began on march 16, 2007. Owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 20054. 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.