Recall 08V-437: 2003–2004 Nabi 45Clfw
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Aug 26, 2008, covering about 164 vehicles.
The problem
North american bus industries (Nabi) is recalling 164 my 2003-2004 45clfw composite bodied transit buses. After prolonged use of the parker check valve, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn, and eventually break apart.
The risk
Pieces of the valve could become lodged within the spring brake valve, potentially causing a leak or preventing air from properly exhausting from the spring brake valve. This could cause a delay in brake application of the spring (Parking) brakes after the operator pulls the dash control valve, spring brakes not fully releasing, or loss of isolation between the primary and secondary circuits. This can occur without warning and possibly lead to unintended vehicle roll-away, brake drag, or in the case of loss of primary circuit, the inability to modulate the spring b rakes.
The fix
Nabi is working with bendix to replace the parker check valves (Please see 07e038). Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 2008-04.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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Check Valve |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V437000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 08V-437?
North american bus industries (Nabi) is recalling 164 my 2003-2004 45clfw composite bodied transit buses. After prolonged use of the parker check valve, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn, and eventually break apart.
How is recall 08V-437 fixed?
Nabi is working with bendix to replace the parker check valves (Please see 07e038). Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.