NHTSA recall 12V324000
Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Nabi 45CLFW
Reported Jul 10, 2012339 vehicles affectedNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Maker’s number 20123Built Jul 1, 2003 – Dec 1, 2011
The defect
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.
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, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 7, 2012. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.