2009 NABI 45CLFW Recalls (3)

Campaign:
09V371000 on 09/28/2009
Component:
Electrical system:battery:cables
Manufactured:
10/31/2008 - 09/11/2009
Affected:
179
Defect:
North american bus industries, inc. is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 transit buses manufactured between november 1, 2008 and september 12, 2009. the cable assembly that supplies power from the alternator to the batteries may have a defectively crimped terminal which could cause it to overheat when high current passes through the cable.
Consequence:
This could result in component damage and a fire. this could also result in a loss of electrical power and engine controls which could render the vehicle stalled in a roadway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Nabi will notify owners and dealer will inspect and replace any defective cable assembly free of charge. the safety recall began on october 7, 2009. owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-888-424-5844.
Notes:
Nabi's recall campaign number is #20092.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> .

Campaign:
12V324000 on 07/10/2012
Component:
Steering:gear box:shaft pitman
Manufactured:
06/30/2003 - 11/30/2011
Affected:
339
Defect:
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2003-2011 45clfw transit buses manufactured from july 1, 2003, through december 1, 2011. the vehicles may have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and a tapered splined shaft on the steering gear. the splines may wear over time resulting in loss of steering control.
Consequence:
A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Correction:
Nabi will inspect and repair vehicles, as necessary, free of charge. the safety recall began on august 7, 2012. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes:
Nabi's recall campaign number is 20123. customers may 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.

Campaign:
13V247000 on 06/12/2013
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
10/31/2008 - 06/06/2013
Affected:
515
Defect:
North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45clfw and 2013 40clfw transit buses manufactured november 1, 2008, through june 7, 2013. the air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
Consequence:
If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Nabi will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. the recall began july 10, 2013. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-241-1298. nabi's recall number is 20134.
Notes:
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.

2009 NABI 45CLFW TSBs (16)

Bulletin:
WIN-L3FSV-036-A
Component:
162310 structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Summary:
Nabi: information regarding side access doors, on gas spring mounting brackets, are separating from body; top of door is being pushed outwards and engine compartment door, in rear, fails to open all the way. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-L3-FSV-098
Component:
061120 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo-charger
Summary:
North american bus industries (nabi); to improve air compressor durability, modify naturally aspirated air to boosted air from engine turbocharger on la metro bus fleet. *pe
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-135
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
Nabi: information provided regarding inspection of height for air bag ride and any required adjustment to maintain ride height. *pe
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-131
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Technical instruction to inspect seat track attachment.
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-254
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Technical instruction to retrofit headlight mount.
Bulletin:
SB-15-02-01
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Service bulletin - rear lower radius rod maintenance
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-054_B
Component:
106000 power train:axle assembly
Summary:
Technical instruction to inspect front radius rod brackets.
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-122
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Technical instruction to repair door mechanism mounting bracket attachment
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-135_C
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Technical instruction to adjust ride height.
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-135
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Technical instruction to adjust ride height.
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-136
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Technical instruction to replace transmission yoke bolt.
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-138
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Technical instruction to conduct coolant pressure leak test.
Bulletin:
SB-13-04-01
Component:
021230 suspension:front:springs:air suspension system
Summary:
Service bulletin - air spring height setting.
Bulletin:
SB-13-04-02
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Service bulletin - upper radius rod torque to axle housing
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-254
Component:
121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:
Technical instruction to retrofit headlight mount.
Bulletin:
L3-FSV-245
Component:
070000 fuel system, gasoline
Summary:
Technical instruction to install surge tank mount.

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