Defect: North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
Consequence: If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
5 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
SUSPENSION
2
EQUIPMENT
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE
1
10110400
Date: 2015-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.
Service Bulletin - Rear Lower Radius Rod Maintenance
Date: 2015-02-02. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
NABI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INSPECTION OF HEIGHT FOR AIR BAG RIDE AND ANY REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT. *PE
10055489
Date: 2014-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
NABI: SURGE TANKS USED, ON SOME BUSES, WITH TWO DIFFERENT MOUNTS, AT TIME OF PRODUCTION, TO SECURE TANKS TO TOP OF RADIATOR; TO INSTALL ON OLD COMPO BUS, LATEST SURGE TANK, WITH MINOR MODIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED. MODEL LA 45CLFW, 95000, 218000, 269000. *PE
10052223
Date: 2013-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SUSPENSION.
NABI: INFORMATION REGARDING CLARIFICATION FOR TORQUE OF TWO UPPER RADIUS RODS, CONNECTED TO REAR SUSPENSION AXLE HOUSING. MODELS 45C-LFW. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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NHTSA's complaints API and bulk file list no complaint for this make, model and model year in this data build.