NHTSA recall 12V118000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Nabi 416
Reported Mar 22, 2012137 vehicles affectedNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Maker’s number 20121Built Aug 29, 2011 – Feb 19, 2012
The defect
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.
The risk
A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The 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.