NABI ARTIC 1989: TRAILER HITCHES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V027002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NABI | ARTIC | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-05-15 | 1999-08-12 | 1999-08-30 |
Production Dates: 1989-01-01 - 1998-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99002
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 217
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED BUS. THESE BUSES MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC DAMPENING SYSTEM IN THE ARTICULATED JOINT LOOSE PRESSURE.
THE REAR BUS COULD START TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE BUSES. THE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT WILL GRADUALLY BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP UTILIZING THE THIRD AXLE BRAKES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 15, 1999. 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 1-256-831-4296. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
