North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
10110546Service Bulletin - Upper Radius Rod Torque to Axle Housing
10110529Service Bulletin - Air Spring Height Setting.
10110528Technical Instruction to Update 8100 Cooling System.
10110527Technical Instruction to Conduct Coolant Pressure Leak Test.
10110525Technical Instruction to Replace Transmission Yoke Bolt.
10110524Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
10110505Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
10110463Technical Instruction to Repair Door Mechanism Mounting Bracket Attachment
10110407Technical Instruction to Inspect Front Radius Rod Brackets.
10110400Service Bulletin - Rear Lower Radius Rod Maintenance
10094549Technical instruction to inspect seat track attachment.
10057480Nabi: information provided regarding inspection of height for air bag ride and any required adjustment to maintain ride height.
10052223Nabi: information regarding clarification for torque of two upper radius rods, connected to rear suspension axle housing. Models 45c-lfw. No model years listed.
10051744Nabi: as required, on transmission, work instruction for interim inspection and repair and tightening of loose yoke bolt. Models 95000, 218000, 269000, 286000, 315000. No model years listed.
10046739North american bus industries inc (nabi): still under investigation are doors mechanism mounting bracket, with possible contributing factors of misalignment of doors and/or improper surface preparation or adhesive application, attachment to sidewall. Model la 45clfw-03, 95000, 218000, 269000, 286000. No model years listed.
Every Nabi 45CLFW model year
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