2001 NABI 40LFW
4 recalls — 0 complaints — 7 TSBs
06V359000 Sep 19, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN CITY TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SURE POWER SERIES 1 BATTERY EQUALIZERS, THESE EQUALIZERS USED AN INDUCTOR WITH THE COILS PROTECTED BY INSULATION. OVER TIME, THE INDUCTOR INSULATION MAY DEGRADE CREATING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WITHIN THE EQUALIZER.
Consequence
THE SHORTED INDUCTOR MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER TO SMOKE OR BURN, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
NABI, ALONG WITH SURE POWER, WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BATTERY EQUALIZER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-888-424-5844, EXTENSION 7900.
05V088000 Mar 9, 2005
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE FRONT AXLE STOPS AND THE POWER STEERING GEAR HYDRAULIC LIMIT VALVES WERE FOUND TO BE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. THE DRAG LINK MAY EXPERIENCE PERMANENT DEFORMATION DUE TO THE STEERING LOAD.
Consequence
DURING LONG TERM OPERATION INVOLVING REPEATED FLEXING OF THE DRAG LINK, IT MAY EVENTUALLY CRACK AND BREAK. THE DRIVER WILL NO LONGER HAVE STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DRAG LINKS WITH A STRONGER DRAG LINK. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE STEERING GEAR HYDRAULIC LIMIT VALVE SETTINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 16, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 256-831-4296.
03V215000 Jun 9, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION.
Consequence
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION FREE OF CHARGE. 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 CUMMINS CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-343-7357 OR NAB... Read more
02V332000 Dec 12, 2002
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL OR LIQUID NATURAL GAS (LNG) FUEL SYSTEMS ONLY, IN THE AREA OF THE REAR AXLE LOWER RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT TO THE SUSPENSION SUPPORT (OR "C" FRAME), A WELDING PROBLEM EXISTS.
Consequence
IF A CRACK WERE TO DEVELOP AND PROPAGATE AROUND THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE BUSHING, THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT COULD BECOME LOOSE AND ALLOW MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE LOWER RADIUS ROD AND THE REAR AXLE. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, THE REAR AXLE POSITION COULD SHIFT DURING ACCELERATION, DECELERATION, OR IN TURNS, A... Read more
Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO INSPECT THEIR BUSES FOR CRACKS AND TO REMOVE THE BUSES FROM SERVICE THAT HAVE CRACKS EXCEEDING SPECIFIC CRITERIA. NABI WILL ARRANGE TO REPAIR ALL THE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 31, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHO... Read more
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2001 NABI 40LFW
7 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
SB-15-02-01
Apr 30, 2015
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Service Bulletin - Rear Lower Radius Rod Maintenance
L3-FSV-135_C
Feb 28, 2015
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
L3-FSV-135_C
Feb 28, 2015
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
L3-FSV-135_C
Feb 28, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
FSV-284
Jan 16, 2015
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NABI: THE CONTROLLERS ARE SHUTTING DOWN DUE TO ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM FANS FAILING AND WILL REPLACE MODINE GEN I CONTROLLER WITH MODINE GEN 2 CONTROLLER. *PE
L3-FSV-137
Feb 4, 2013
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NABI: FRONT UNDERSTRUCTURE REPAIR. AS REQUIRED. BUSES WITH REPAIRABLE CRACKS IN THE UNDERSTRUCTRE IN AREAS NEAR THE RADIUS ROD ATTACHMENT. *JS
L3-FSV-129
Nov 13, 2012
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
NABI: CEILING PANEL ATTACHMENTS WORKING LOOSE. INSTALL STAINLESS STEEL RIVETS PER THIS WORK INSTRUCTION, TO ENHANCE DURABILITY. *JS
NABI 40LFW — All Years Overview
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