Steering: columnRecall 14V-296 · 2012 Nabi 31LFW
NABI Bus, LLC recall 14V-296 covers 39 2012 Nabi 31LFW for a steering: column problem, reported to NHTSA on June 4, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V296000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW city transit buses manufactured April 27, 2012, through December 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the steering column support bracket may not be properly welded to the dash assembly.
The risk
If the steering column support bracket detaches, the steering column may become loose, causing the steering to become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
NABI will notify owners will reweld or replace the steering column support bracket, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-831-4296. NABI's number for this recall is 20143.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 27, 2012 to December 16, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.