StructureRecall 04V-366 · 2003–2004 Nabi 60LFW

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 04V-366 covers 153 2003–2004 Nabi 60LFW for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on July 22, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1531 model
ReportedJul 22, 2004Owners notified Aug 27, 2004
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V366000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THERE IS INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE SIDE DESTINATION SIGN AND THE WINDOW FRAME THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE WINDOW TO OPEN SUFFICIENTLY.

The risk

DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THE FIRST EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOW LOCATED ON THE CURB SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE ENTRANCE DOOR, WILL NOT OPEN SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW A PERSON TO ESCAPE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

NABI WILL INSPECT AND RELOCATE THE SIDE DESTINATION SIGN TO ELIMINATE THIS INTERFERENCE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-888-424-5844, EXT. 7900.

NABI RECALL NO. 20042.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC NABI RECALL NO. 20042.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 January 1, 2003 to July 15, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.