Steering: hydraulic power assist systemRecall 05V-088 · Nabi vehicles

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 05V-088 covers 3,680 Nabi vehicles for a steering: hydraulic power assist system problem, reported to NHTSA on March 9, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,6805 models

ReportedMar 9, 2005Owners notified May 16, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V088000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

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

5 models

Vehicles in this recall

Nabi 35LFW1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Nabi 40CLFW1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Nabi 40LFW1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Nabi 45CLFW1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005

Nabi 60LFW1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Built from July 1, 1998 to February 20, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.