Recall 05V088000 — STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Defect in 1998-2005 NABI 35LFW
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,680 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V088000 |
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,680 |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 NABI 60LFW, 1998 NABI 45CLFW, 1998 NABI 35LFW, 1998 NABI 40LFW, 1998 NABI 40CLFW, 1999 NABI 40CLFW, 1999 NABI 35LFW, 1999 NABI 60LFW, 1999 NABI 40LFW, 1999 NABI 45CLFW, 2000 NABI 45CLFW, 2000 NABI 40CLFW, 2000 NABI 60LFW, 2000 NABI 40LFW, 2000 NABI 35LFW, 2001 NABI 35LFW, 2001 NABI 45CLFW, 2001 NABI 40LFW, 2001 NABI 40CLFW, 2001 NABI 60LFW, 2002 NABI 60LFW, 2002 NABI 45CLFW, 2002 NABI 40LFW, 2002 NABI 40CLFW, 2002 NABI 35LFW, 2003 NABI 60LFW, 2003 NABI 40LFW, 2003 NABI 35LFW, 2003 NABI 40CLFW, 2003 NABI 45CLFW, 2004 NABI 40LFW, 2004 NABI 35LFW, 2004 NABI 60LFW, 2004 NABI 40CLFW, 2004 NABI 45CLFW, 2005 NABI 40LFW, 2005 NABI 35LFW, 2005 NABI 40CLFW, 2005 NABI 45CLFW
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Defect 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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for NABI
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16V038000 | 2011 NABI 31LFW | SEATS | 4,848 | |
| 15V485000 | 2014 NABI 40LFW | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 70 | |
| 15V296000 | 2007 NABI LFW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1,809 | |
| 15V129000 | 2014 NABI 40LFW | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 63 | |
| 14V587000 | 2012 NABI 31LFW | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1,338 | |
| 14V508000 | 2014 NABI BRT | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 35 | |
| 14V296000 | 2012 NABI 31LFW | STEERING:COLUMN | 39 | |
| 14V143000 | 2013 NABI 40LFW | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 241 | |
| 14V081000 | 2013 NABI LFW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 269 | |
| 13V597000 | 2013 NABI 31LFW | WHEELS | 157 |