Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 04V-102 · 2003–2004 Nabi 40LFW

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 04V-102 covers 180 2003–2004 Nabi 40LFW for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1801 model
ReportedFeb 27, 2004Owners notified Mar 5, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V102000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE THICKNESS OF THE PAINT ON THE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE WHEELS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED.

The risk

THE LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGANMARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from September 1, 2003 to February 25, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.