| Make : NABI | Model : 45CLFW | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980701 - 20050220 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V088000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050309 | Date Added to Database: 20050314 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20052 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3680 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN BUSES, THE FRONT AXLE STOPS AND THE POWER STEERING GEAR HYDRAULIC LIMIT VALVES WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE DRAG LINK MAY EXPERIENCE PERMANENT DEFORMATION DUE TO THE STEERING LOAD. |
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Consequence:
DURING LONG TERM OPERATION INVOLVING REPEATED FLEXING OF THE DRAG LINK, IT MAY EVENTUALLY CRACK AND BREAK. THE DRIVER WILL NO LONGER HAVE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DRAG LINKS WITH A STRONGER DRAG LINK. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR HYDRAULIC LIMIT VALVE SETTINGS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NABI AT 256-831-4296. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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