2005 NABI 40LFW Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 04V474000 on 09/29/2004
- Component:
- Steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/2003 - 05/31/2004
- Affected:
- 690
- Defect:
- On certain 40' and 60' transit buses, the hydraulic system that provides power to the radiator cooling fan and power steering system is subject to becoming unstable.
- Consequence:
- When this occurs, the driver will be subjected to hard turning of the steering wheel and loss of power assist in the steering system, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Nabi is conducting the owner notification and eaton corporation will perform the remedy for this campaign. eaton will inspect and repair the hydraulic system. the recall began march 20, 2005. owners should contact eaton at 952-967-7168 or nabi at 1-888-424-5844.
- Notes:
- Nabi recall no. 20043.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 06V308000 on 08/13/2006
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2005 - 12/30/2005
- Affected:
- 48
- Defect:
- On certain transit buses equipped with caterpillar c9 diesel engines, injector o-ring failures can result in oil being discharged through the valve cover.
- Consequence:
- A fire can occur.
- Correction:
- Caterpillar is conducting this recall (please see 06e046) and will repair the engines free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-800-447-7332, or nabi at 256-831-4296.
- Notes:
- Nabi recall no. 20061.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.
2005 NABI 40LFW TSBs (6)
- Bulletin:
- L3-FSV-129
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Nabi: ceiling panel attachments working loose. install stainless steel rivets per this work instruction, to enhance durability. *js
- Bulletin:
- L3-FSV-137
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Nabi: front understructure repair. as required. buses with repairable cracks in the understructre in areas near the radius rod attachment. *js
- Bulletin:
- FSV-284
- Component:
- 062200 engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Summary:
- Nabi: the controllers are shutting down due to engine cooling system fans failing and will replace modine gen i controller with modine gen 2 controller. *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.
- Bulletin:
- L3-FSV-195
- Component:
- 162000 structure:body
- Summary:
- Technical instruction for chassis retrofit .
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