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2004 Nabi 40LFW Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Oct 7, 2005
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

05V464000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Oct 7, 2005
222 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO ACTIVATE THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
The risk: ENGINE MALFUNCTION COULD POSSIBLE LEAD TO ENGINE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
The remedy: NABI IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 256-831-4296.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 20054View on NHTSA.gov
05V088000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Mar 9, 2005
3,680 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 20052View on NHTSA.gov
05V060000

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Feb 15, 2005
178 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSSES EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
The risk: IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy: ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR NABI AT 888-424-5844 EXT.7900.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 20051View on NHTSA.gov
04V474000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID

Oct 1, 2004
690 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: 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.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 20043View on NHTSA.gov
04E066000

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Sep 14, 2004
300 units potentially affected
The defect: CETAIN EATON HYDRAULICS MOTOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLIES MODEL MCD 7810, REV G, P/N 02-198616, PART OF MOTOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY 100AT00002A PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND MARCH 2004 AND SOLD FOR USE ON NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) TRANSIT BUSES MODEL 40LFW. THE LACK OF AN ORIFICE IN THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LEADS TO PRESSURE OSCILLATIONS WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A DEGRADATION OF POWER-ASSISTED STEERING.
The risk: LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
The remedy: NABI IS DOING THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. NABI WILL INSTALL AN ORIFICE FREE OF CHARGE. SEE RECALL 04V-474.
EATON HYDRAULICS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
04V102000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Feb 27, 2004
180 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE THICKNESS OF THE PAINT ON THE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE WHEELS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED.
The risk: THE LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGANMARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.Manufacturer number 20041View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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