Recall 12V324000
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Report Date
20120710
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Affected Vehicles
9 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2004 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2005 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2006 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2007 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2008 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2009 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2010 | NABI | 45CLFW |
| 2011 | NABI | 45CLFW |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.