Defect Description For Recall
North American Bus Industries Inc. (Nabi) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2009 Blue Bird L4Re Transit Buses Manufactured July 1, 2007, Through October 31, 2009. The Buses May Have A DefeCTIve Steering Gear Attachment. Cracks May Develop In The Bracket That Secures The Power Steering Gear To The Bus Frame Or The Bus Frame May Crack Around The Bolts That Attach The Steering Gear Bracket To The Frame.
Make Of Vehicle
BLUE BIRD
Model Of Vehicle
L4RE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
13V011000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
If Left Unchecked, The Cracks May Propagate And Cause Partial Separation Of The Steering Gear From The Bus Frame. This Would Cause A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Nabi Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Repair The Buses Free Of Charge. The Recall Began During March 2013. Owners May Contact Nabi At 1-256-831-4296.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070701
End Of Manufacture
20091031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
53
Date Owners Notified
20130328
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20130111