Nabi 40lfw 1998
Model 40lfw made in 1998 by Nabi got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and suspension.
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER | ||||||||||||||||
04V479000 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/1998 to 12/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 210 | 03/17/2007 | ODI | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/06/2004 | 10/12/2004 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the turbocharger can fail allowing lubricating oil to enter the exhaust system. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event the turbocharger fails, a fire may occur in the engine compartment resulting in property damage or injuries. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Detroit diesel is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. dealers will repair the engine and install an exhaust temperature sensor to prevent the possibility of an exhaust or engine compartment fire. owners should contact detroit diesel corporation at 313-592-5791 or nabi at 1-256-831-4296. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Nabi recall no.20044.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
05V088000 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 07/01/1998 to 02/20/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 3680 | 05/16/2005 | MFR | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 03/09/2005 | 03/14/2005 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 began on may 16, 2005. owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Nabi 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 | ||||||||||||||||
02V332000 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES | from 01/01/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1474 | 01/13/2003 | MFR | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 12/12/2002 | 12/20/2002 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On 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 Summary | If 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 Summary | Owners 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
03V372000 | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | from 01/01/1998 to 12/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 80 | MFR | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | 10/06/2003 | 10/09/2003 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | On certain transit buses equipped with cummins electronic control modules on the l10g engines, the ecm does not have the ability to detect a throttle fail-safe engine shutdown command. this could result in an unanticipated, uncommanded open throttle condition without warning. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this event occurs, the vehicle operator will not have control of the engine speed, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify the customers and replace the ecm. owners should contact cummins at 1-800-343-7357 or nabi at 256-832-4296. | |||||||||||||||
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). |