Nabi Bus, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V011000 by Nabi Bus, Llc. Affecting model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009 Includes 53 affected units, Cracks may cause Steering Gear to Separate, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009

Defect Summary

North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009. the buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.

Corrective Action

Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began during march 2013. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V011000

Manufacturer: Nabi Bus, Llc

Report Received Date: 2013-01-11T00:00:00

Subject: Cracks may cause steering gear to separate

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 53

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: North american bus industries inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 blue bird l4re transit buses manufactured july 1, 2007, through october 31, 2009. the buses may have a defective steering gear attachment. cracks may develop in the bracket that secures the power steering gear to the bus frame or the bus frame may crack around the bolts that attach the steering gear bracket to the frame.

Consequence Summary: If left unchecked, the cracks may propagate and cause partial separation of the steering gear from the bus frame. This would cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the buses free of charge. the recall began during march 2013. owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 13V011000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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