NABI 40LFW 2014: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V129000

Make Model Year
NABI 40LFW 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-03-20 2015-03-04 2015-03-04

Production Dates: 2014-09-12 - 2014-12-31

Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20151

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 63

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

NABI Bus, LLC "NABI" is recalling certain model year 2014 40LFW city transit buses manufactured September 12, 2014, to December 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.

Consequence

If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

NABI will notify owners, and dealers will be retorque the tie rod nuts, free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2015. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's number for this recall is 20151.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.