Nabi 40lfw 2003

Model 40lfw made in 2003 by Nabi got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and wheels.

40lfw year 2003

Recalls

Model 2003

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
05V464000	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	from 10/03/2005 to 12/31/2004	V (Vehicle)	222	03/16/2007	ODI	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	10/07/2005	10/07/2005
Defect Summary	On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
Consequence Summary	Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary	Nabi is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. the recall began on march 16, 2007. owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296.
Notes	Nabi recall no. 20054. customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - POWER STEERING FLUID
04V474000	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	from 09/01/2003 to 06/01/2004	V (Vehicle)	690	03/20/2005	MFR	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	10/01/2004	09/30/2004
Defect Summary	On certain 40' and 60' transit buses, the hydraulic system that provides power to the radiator cooling fan and power steering system is subject to becoming unstable.
Consequence Summary	When this occurs, the driver will be subjected to hard turning of the steering wheel and loss of power assist in the steering system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Nabi is conducting the owner notification and eaton corporation will perform the remedy for this campaign. eaton will inspect and repair the hydraulic system. the recall began march 20, 2005. owners should contact eaton at 952-967-7168 or nabi at 1-888-424-5844.
Notes	Nabi recall no. 20043.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.
04E066000	EATON HYDRAULICS, INC.		E (Equipment)	300	09/03/2004	MFR	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	09/14/2004	09/16/2004
Defect Summary	Cetain eaton hydraulics motor manifold assemblies model mcd 7810, rev g, p/n 02-198616, part of motor manifold assembly 100at00002a produced between december 2002 and march 2004 and sold for use on north american bus industries (nabi) transit buses model 40lfw. the lack of an orifice in the proportional valve manifold assembly leads to pressure oscillations which may ultimately lead to a degradation of power-assisted steering.
Consequence Summary	Loss of power assist could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Summary	Nabi is doing the repairs for this campaign. nabi will install an orifice free of charge. see recall 04v-474.
Notes	Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
04V102000	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	from 09/01/2003 to 02/25/2004	V (Vehicle)	180	03/05/2004	MFR	NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.	02/27/2004	03/04/2004
Defect Summary	On certain transit buses, the thickness of the paint on the contact surface of the wheels exceeds the maximum thickness recommended.
Consequence Summary	The lug nuts could loosen and cause premature wheel failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will repair or replace the wheels. owner notification beganmarch 5, 2004. owners should contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes	Nabi recall no. 20041.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).