NABI 40LFW 2004: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04E066000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NABI | 40LFW | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-09-03 | 2004-09-14 | 2004-09-16 |
Production Dates: 2003-09-01 - 2004-02-25
Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CETAIN EATON HYDRAULICS MOTOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLIES MODEL MCD 7810, REV G, P/N 02-198616, PART OF MOTOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY 100AT00002A PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND MARCH 2004 AND SOLD FOR USE ON NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES "NABI" TRANSIT BUSES MODEL 40LFW. THE LACK OF AN ORIFICE IN THE PROPORTIONAL VALVE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LEADS TO PRESSURE OSCILLATIONS WHICH MAY ULTIMATELY LEAD TO A DEGRADATION OF POWER-ASSISTED STEERING.
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
NABI IS DOING THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. NABI WILL INSTALL AN ORIFICE FREE OF CHARGE. SEE RECALL 04V-474.
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