2009 NABI 45CLFW RECALL - #12V324000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2011 45CLFW TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2011. THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND A TAPERED SPLINED SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR. THE SPLINES MAY WEAR OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 NABI 45CLFW |
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| Manufacturer |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/2003 - 12/1/2011 |
| Recalled on |
7/11/2012 |
| Influenced by |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/7/2012 |
| # Affected |
339 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN |
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| Description |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2011 45CLFW TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2011. THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND A TAPERED SPLINED SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR. THE SPLINES MAY WEAR OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
| Consequences |
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296. |
| Notes |
NABI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 20123. CUSTOMERS MAY 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. |
| See also |
2009 NABI 45CLFW Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 NABI 45CLFW Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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