Recall 12V-324: 2003–2011 Nabi 45Clfw

NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Jul 10, 2012, covering about 339 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-324
Report date
Jul 10, 2012
Vehicles affected
339
Owners notified
Aug 7, 2012

The problem

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.

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, as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 7, 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Notes

Nabi's recall campaign number is 20123. 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 number12V324000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Nabi 45Clfw2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All 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-324?

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.

How is recall 12V-324 fixed?

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.

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.