Nabi 45clfw 2005

Model 45clfw made in 2005 by Nabi got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningparking brake and steering.

Model 2005

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE
07V298000NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 01/01/2003 to 08/31/2005V (Vehicle)164MFRNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.07/13/200707/13/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain transit buses equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.
Consequence SummaryThis could delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryBendix, in conjunction with nabi, is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07e-037). bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact bendix at 440-329-9000 or nabi at 256-831-4296.
NotesNabi recall no. 2007-03.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.
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN
12V324000NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.from 07/01/2003 to 12/01/2011V (Vehicle)33908/07/2012MFRNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.07/10/201207/11/2012
Defect SummaryNorth 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 control.
Consequence SummaryA loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective SummaryNabi 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.
NotesNabi's recall campaign number is 20123. customers may 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.
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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - TURBO-CHARGER
SB-L3-FSV-09805/22/201210044331North american bus industries (nabi); to improve air compressor durability, modify naturally aspirated air to boosted air from engine turbocharger on la metro bus fleet. *pe06/12/2012