Nabi Bus, Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V332000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V332000 by Nabi Bus, Llc. Includes 1,474 affected units, NABI/SUSPENSION SUPPORT WELD, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses equipped with diesel or liquid natural gas (lng) fuel systems only, in the area of the rear axle lower radius rod attachment to the suspension support (or "c" frame), a welding problem exists.

Corrective Action

Owners are being requested to inspect their buses for cracks and to remove the buses from service that have cracks exceeding specific criteria. nabi will arrange to repair all the vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin on december 31, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nabi at 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V332000

Manufacturer: Nabi Bus, Llc

Report Received Date: 2002-12-12T00:00:00

Subject: Nabi/suspension support weld

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 1,474

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 20022

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain transit buses equipped with diesel or liquid natural gas (lng) fuel systems only, in the area of the rear axle lower radius rod attachment to the suspension support (or "c" frame), a welding problem exists.

Consequence Summary: If a crack were to develop and propagate around the circumference of the bushing, the radius rod attachment could become loose and allow movement between the lower radius rod and the rear axle. should this happen, the rear axle position could shift during acceleration, deceleration, or in turns, and could affect the handling of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Owners are being requested to inspect their buses for cracks and to remove the buses from service that have cracks exceeding specific criteria. nabi will arrange to repair all the vehicles. owner notification is expected to begin on december 31, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nabi at 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s4ae.dcwr_37gb

NHTSA ID: 02V332000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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