Defect Description For Recall
Nabi Is Recalling 239 My 2002-2007 Blue Bird C4Re And L4Re Transit Buses Equipped With A ‘Prx1’ Module. The Prx1 Module Is A Device Which Transmits An Electric Signal To The Instrument Cluster, Which Is Converted Into An Air System Pressure Reading On The Dash Mounted Guage. On Certain Modules, Tis Reading Is InAccurate Causing The Displayed Pressure To Be Outside The Tolerance Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, ‘Air Brake Systems.’
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
C4RE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
08V278000
Component Description
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
Effect Of Defect
If The Air Brake System Develops A Leak, The Bvehicle Operator May Not Be Aware Due To The InAccurate Dash Reading. If A Leak Occurs, The Safety/’Emergency Brakes Could Set Without Adequate Warning, Applying The Brakes Partially, Which Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Possibly Causing A Crash.
Fix Defect
Nabi Will Provide InstruCTIons To Vehicle Owners/End-Users To Add A Specific Wire To The Module, CorreCTIng The Problem. The Recall Began On August 5, 2008. Owners May Contact Nabi At
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20050929
End Of Manufacture
20070421
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
203
Date Owners Notified
20080805
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20080623
Make Campaign Number
2008-02
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121