Defect Description For Recall
Certain Transit Busses Equipped With Tie Rod Clamps, Heat Treatment Of Clamps Created A Surface Hardness That Could Lead To A Fracture Of The Clamps.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
60LFW
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V060000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crack The Clamps Could Break Off AffeCTIng Toe-In And Alignment. The Tie Rod Can Come Loose Resulting In Steering Loss And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221 Or Nabi At 888-424-5844 Ext.7900.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040701
End Of Manufacture
20041231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
178
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
20050215
Make Campaign Number
20051