Recall 12V118000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Defect in 2011-2012 NABI 416
RECALL This recall affects up to 137 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V118000 |
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 137 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 416 TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 29, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 19, 2012. THE VEHICLES HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND THE STEERING DRAG LINK. THE JOINT MAY SEPARATE OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Safety Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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