1998 NABI 60LFW Recall

Campaign:

05V088000 on 03/13/2005

Component:

Steering:hydraulic power assist system

Manufactured:

06/30/1998 - 02/19/2005

Affected:

3,680

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

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.

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