Nabi Bus, Llc | NHTSA Recall #08V278000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V278000 by Nabi Bus, Llc. Includes 203 affected units, FMVSS 121/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ELECTRIC SIGNAL, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird c4re and l4re transit buses equipped with a 'prx1' module. the prx1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. on certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'

Corrective Action

Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. the recall began on august 5, 2008. owners may contact nabi at

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V278000

Manufacturer: Nabi Bus, Llc

Report Received Date: 2008-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 121/instrument cluster electric signal

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 203

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 2008-02

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird c4re and l4re transit buses equipped with a 'prx1' module. the prx1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. on certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'

Consequence Summary: If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. if a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.

Corrective Action: Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. the recall began on august 5, 2008. owners may contact nabi at

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-vvh3_n5rp-b7nh

NHTSA ID: 08V278000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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