1998 NABI ARTIC Recall

Campaign:

99V027002 on 08/29/1999

Component:

Trailer hitches

Manufactured:

12/31/1988 - 05/30/1998

Affected:

217

Defect:

Vehicle description: articulated bus. these buses may become unstable at speeds over 45 mph should the hydraulic dampening system in the articulated joint loose pressure.

Consequence:

The rear bus could start to swing from side to side causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Correction:

Dealers will modify these buses. the modifications include an additional interlock system that will gradually bring the vehicle to a stop utilizing the third axle brakes.

Notes:

Owner notification began may 15, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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