Nabi 35lfw 2002

Model 35lfw made in 2002 by Nabi got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to equipment. . There were some recalls concerningsteering and suspension.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
05V088000NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 07/01/1998 to 02/20/2005V (Vehicle)368005/16/2005MFRNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.03/09/200503/14/2005
Defect SummaryOn certain transit 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.
Consequence SummaryDuring 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 began on may 16, 2005. owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296.
NotesNabi recall no. 20052.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
SUSPENSION - REAR
02V332000NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIESfrom 01/01/1998 V (Vehicle)147401/13/2003MFRNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.12/12/200212/20/2002
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with diesel or liquid natural gas (lng) fuel systems only, in the area of the rear axle lower radius rod attachment to the suspension support (or
Consequence SummaryIf a crack were to develop and propagate around the circumference of the bushing, the radius rod attachment could become loose and allow movement between the lower radius rod and the rear axle. should this happen, the rear axle position could shift during acceleration, deceleration, or in turns, and could affect the handling of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryOwners are being requested to inspect their buses for cracks and to remove the buses from service that have cracks exceeding specific criteria. nabi will arrange to repair all the vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin on december 31, 2002. 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 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT
04/01/2007101/01/2002
 Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nabi 35lfw. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07e013000 (equipment). he has attempted to schedule a repair appointment numerous times since april. the manufacturer continued to make excuses about not being able to perform the recall repair. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 40,000. updated 03/06/08. *lj