2005 NABI 60BRT Recall
- Campaign:
- 09V133000 on 04/19/2009
- Component:
- Structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Manufactured:
- 02/29/2004 - 07/30/2007
- Affected:
- 579
- Defect:
- Nabi is recalling 579 my 2005-2007 60brt model year 2007 65brt and my 2003-2004 60lfw transit buses. these buses may contain a defective welded crossmember assembly in the understructure. this crossmember is a welded assembly that includes a steel channel welded to the articulated joint casting at the front trailer section of the bus. under certain conditions, this weld may crack and the welded crossmember assembly may begin to separate. once partial separation occurs, the center portion of the bus in the area of the front of the trailer may drop. if this condition is undetected, additional separation of the joint may occur until the front section of the trailer contact the road surface.
- Consequence:
- This could result in loss control of the bus increasing the risk of a crash. this could also result in a loss of electrical power and engine controls. this loss of electrical power and engine controls may render the vehicle stalled in a roadway. additionally, the floor inside the vehicle will become uneven posing a risk to passengers in the vehicle.
- Correction:
- Dealers will inspect and repair including installation of an additional reinforcement to the affect joint. this repair will be performed free of charge. the recall began on april 30, 2009. owner may contact nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
- Notes:
- Nabi recall no. 20091.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2005 NABI 60BRT TSBs (7)
- Bulletin:
- MOF-09-01-44
- Component:
- 062300 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
- Summary:
- North american bus industries (nabi): the artic bulkhead is missing an access panel and the coolant hoses are routed behind the panels. an easier access is being provided. *pe
- Bulletin:
- L3-FSV-126
- Component:
- 062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
- Summary:
- Nabi: cooling system updates. cooling system was updated to enhance de-aeration. *js
- Bulletin:
- SB-09-04-01
- Component:
- 161000 structure:frame and members
- Summary:
- Nabi: information regarding inspection of some buses and first cross member of trailer, in rear, should be inspected for cracks, if found, bus is out of service. models 2005-2006 60brt, 65brt. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-09-04-06-A
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Nabi: information provided regarding the structural upgrades to enhance durability, by installing reinforcement parts for chassis of trailer of certain buses. models 2004-2007 60brt. *pe
- Bulletin:
- L3-FSV-305
- Component:
- 136200 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
- Summary:
- Nabi: when wipers on high, may overlap a post windshield rubber during highway speeds due worn rod end bearing linkage, or incorrectly adjusted of linkage, that cause motor mount bracket to flex. *pe
- Bulletin:
- SB-15-02-01
- Component:
- 106000 power train:axle assembly
- Summary:
- Service bulletin - rear lower radius rod maintenance
- Bulletin:
- L3-FSV-135_C
- Component:
- 160000 structure
- Summary:
- Technical instruction to adjust ride height.
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