Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
ARTIC
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
99V027002
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
The Rear Bus Could Start To Swing From Side To Side Causing The Driver To Lose Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries
Start Of Manufacture
19890101
End Of Manufacture
19980531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
217
Date Owners Notified
19990515
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
19990812
Make Campaign Number
99002