NABI ARTIC 2000: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V363000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NABI | ARTIC | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-10-30 | 2000-11-06 | 2000-11-06 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2000-10-18
Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 70
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 60' ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES COULD BECOME UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC DAMPENING SYSTEM IN THE ARTICULATED JOINT MALFUNCTION.
THE TRAILER COULD START TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 30, 2000.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'.
