Recall 12V-118: 2011–2012 Nabi 416

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Mar 22, 2012, covering about 137 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-118
Report date
Mar 22, 2012
Vehicles affected
137
Owners notified
Mar 22, 2012

The problem

North american bus industries (Nabi) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 416 transit buses manufactured from august 29, 2011, through february 19, 2012. The vehicles have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and the steering drag link. The joint may separate over time resulting in loss of steering control.

The risk

A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Nabi will inspect and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began during march 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Notes

Nabi's recall campaign number is 20121. 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

ManufacturerNORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
ComponentSteering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V118000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nabi 4162011, 2012All years

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 12V-118?

North american bus industries (Nabi) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 416 transit buses manufactured from august 29, 2011, through february 19, 2012. The vehicles have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and the steering drag link. The joint may separate over time resulting in loss of steering control.

How is recall 12V-118 fixed?

Nabi will inspect and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began during march 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

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.