1998 NABI TRANSIT BUS RECALL - #99V242004
RECALL FOR UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 NABI TRANSIT BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1998 - 6/1/1999 |
| Recalled on |
5/3/2000 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/25/1999 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
LIFT-U WILL REPLACE THE SOFT SEAT CHECK VALVES. |
| Notes |
NABI RECALL NO. 20001.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 LIFT-U AT 1-209-838-2400 OR NABI AT 1-256-831-4296. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 NABI TRANSIT BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 NABI TRANSIT BUS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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