1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS
The 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by NABI Bus, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS, potentially affecting up to 3,412 vehicles.
Recall 01V033001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 911 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS. THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: NABI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. THE AFFECTED EQUALIZERS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 1, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...
View full details →Recall 99V242004 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40' STANDARD FLOOR TRANSIT BUSES. FAILURE OF A SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVE IN WHEELCHAIR LIFTS PROVIDED BY LIFT-U, MAY ALLOW THE FRONT AND REAR PLATFORM BARRIERS TO RETURN TO A HORIZONTAL POSITION FROM THE VERTICAL POSITION THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO BE LOCKED IN.
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW A MOBILITY AID TO ROLL OFF OF THE LIFT PLATFORM INJURING ITS OCCUPANT. LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
Remedy: LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES.
View full details →Recall 02V071002 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 2,371 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH VANNER 60 SERIES BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THE EQUALIZER COULD FAIL TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND CAUSE MALFUNCTION OF THE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM.
Consequence: WITHOUT FUSING, THE EQUALIZER MAY MELT, BURN, OR SMOKE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE OR A SMOKE FILLED BUS, THUS NECESSITATING A PASSENGER EVACUATION OF THE BUS. THE FAILURE MODE CAN CAUSE OPERATOR DISTRACTION, AND/OR POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUSES FOR CERTAIN EQUALIZERS BY THE DATE CODE. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I AM WRITING TO YOU ABOUT THE MARYLAND MTA BUSES. I WORK FOR THEM AND RECENTLY A PRACTRICE OF ABANDONING AND DISABLING THE FIRE SUPPRESION SYSTEM ON THEM. ON A GREAT PART OF OUR FLEET WHERE THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS SYSTEM OR IT HAS GONE OFF AS ARESULT OF A FIRE THEM SYSTEM HAS NOT BEEN RECARGED AND PUT BACK INTO USE. WE HAVE BEEN FORCED TO BYPASS SHUT-DOWN SYSTEMS SO THE BUS CAN BE SENT BACK OUT. WHEN CHALLENGED OUR JOBS ARE THREATENED. RECENTLY WE HAD A TURBO BLOW, RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF A BUS. BECAUSE THE SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED SEVERE DAMAGE AND THE DRIVER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL FOR TREATMENT OF SMOKE INHALATION. THERE WERE 9 PASSENGERS ON BOARD ALSO, LUCKILY THEM GOT OFF WITHOUT INJURY. NOW THAT THEY HAVE DODGED A BULLET, THEY ARE TRYING TO COVER UP THIS PROBLEM, BY FIXNG SYSTEMS. WE STILL BUSES THAT ARE RUNNING AROUND THE STREETS OF BALTIMORE WITHOUT THIS PROTECTION. THIS IS ONLY A BANDAID OVER THE PROBLEM. BECAUSE OF THE ILLMANAGEMENT OF THIS SYSTEM THIS PROBLEM WILL OCCUR AGAIN. THE OCCURANCE I SPOKE OF HAPPENED ON AWEEKEND WHEN FEWER PEOPLE RIDE THE BUS HAD THIS HAPPENED DURING THE REGULAR WEEKDAY COMMUTE ON THIS BUS ROUTE THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE INJURIES AS WELL AS POSSIBLE DEATHS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO INVESTIGATE THIS AND OTHER PRACTICES SUCH AS SENDING BUSES OUT WITH BAD BRAKES ON WHAT THEY CALL SHORT TRIPPERS JUST TO MAKE THEMSEVLES LOOK GOOD. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. YOUR FORM DOESN'T HAVE ANY PLACE FOR A LOCATION ON INCIDENT SO HERE IS WHERE IT HAPPENED 1 BLOCK WEST OF 702 & OLD EASTERN AVE. IN ESSEX MD. BALTO. COUNTY. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS
NABI Bus, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SB-L3-FSV-097 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI): CERTAIN BUSES WILL HAVE NEW GATES BELT TENSIONER INSTALLED AND REPLACING THE OLD AUTOMATIC BELT TENSIONER DUE TO BEING UNRELIABILITY. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NABI TRANSIT BUS
- 1998 NABI TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 1999 NABI TRANSIT BUS (current)
- 2000 NABI TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
- 2001 NABI TRANSIT BUS — 0 complaints
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