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NHTSA recall 99V027002

Trailer hitches

Nabi Artic

Reported Aug 12, 1999217 vehicles affectedNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIESMaker’s number 99002Built Jan 1, 1989 – May 31, 1998

The defect

Vehicle description: articulated bus. these buses may become unstable at speeds over 45 mph should the hydraulic dampening system in the articulated joint loose pressure.

The risk

The rear bus could start to swing from side to side causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealers will modify these buses. the modifications include an additional interlock system that will gradually bring the vehicle to a stop utilizing the third axle brakes.

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Vehicles in this recall

Nabi Artic
1989199019911992199319941995199619971998

Notes

Owner notification began may 15, 1999. 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 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).