2004 NABI 40LFW
6 recalls — 0 complaints — 9 TSBs
05V464000 Oct 7, 2005
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WILL NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED TO ACTIVATE THE EXHAUST TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
Consequence
ENGINE MALFUNCTION COULD POSSIBLE LEAD TO ENGINE AND VEHICLE DAMAGE AND POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
NABI IS WORKING WITH DETROIT DIESEL TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 256-831-4296.
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.
05V060000 Feb 15, 2005
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
04V474000 Oct 1, 2004
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN 40' AND 60' TRANSIT BUSES, THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE RADIATOR COOLING FAN AND POWER STEERING SYSTEM IS SUBJECT TO BECOMING UNSTABLE.
Consequence
WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER WILL BE SUBJECTED TO HARD TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST IN THE STEERING SYSTEM, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
NABI IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND EATON CORPORATION WILL PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. EATON WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 20, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT EATON AT 952-967-7168 OR NABI AT 1-888-424-5844.
04E066000 Sep 14, 2004
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Defect Description
CETAIN EATON HYDRAULICS MOTOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLIES MODEL MCD 7810, REV G, P/N 02-198616, PART OF MOTOR MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY 100AT00002A PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2002 AND MARCH 2004 AND SOLD FOR USE ON NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) TRANSIT BUSES MODEL 40LFW. THE LACK OF AN ORIFICE IN THE PROPORT... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF POWER ASSIST COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
NABI IS DOING THE REPAIRS FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. NABI WILL INSTALL AN ORIFICE FREE OF CHARGE. SEE RECALL 04V-474.
04V102000 Feb 27, 2004
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES, THE THICKNESS OF THE PAINT ON THE CONTACT SURFACE OF THE WHEELS EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM THICKNESS RECOMMENDED.
Consequence
THE LUG NUTS COULD LOOSEN AND CAUSE PREMATURE WHEEL FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE THE WHEELS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGANMARCH 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2004 NABI 40LFW
9 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| 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 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 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-143
Mar 31, 2013
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
Technical Instruction to Conduct Chassis Inspection.
L3-FSV-137
Feb 28, 2013
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Technical Instruction to Repair Front Lower Understructure.
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
Complete safety history for the NABI 40LFW across all model years (1998–2015).
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