2010 NABI 45CLFW

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 22 TSBs

13V247000 Jun 13, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
Consequence
If the brake pedal comes loose during use, the driver may not be able to apply the brakes as expected and required, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.
515 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: North American Bus Industries, Inc.
12V324000 Jul 10, 2012
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Defect Description
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2011 45CLFW TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2011. THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND A TAPERED SPLINED SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR. THE ... Read more
Consequence
A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy
NABI WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR VEHICLES, AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NABI AT 1-256-831-4296.
339 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 NABI 45CLFW

22 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS2
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR2
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY2
020000 SUSPENSION2
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY1
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT1
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
160000 STRUCTURE
Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
L3-FSV-135 Feb 2, 2015
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
NABI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INSPECTION OF HEIGHT FOR AIR BAG RIDE AND ANY REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT. *PE
L3-FSV-135 Feb 2, 2015
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
NABI: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING INSPECTION OF HEIGHT FOR AIR BAG RIDE AND ANY REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT TO MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT. *PE
L3-FSV-054_B Jun 30, 2013
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Technical Instruction to Inspect Front Radius Rod Brackets.
SB-13-04-02 Apr 30, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Service Bulletin - Upper Radius Rod Torque to Axle Housing
SB-13-04-02 Apr 30, 2013
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NABI: INFORMATION REGARDING CLARIFICATION FOR TORQUE OF TWO UPPER RADIUS RODS, CONNECTED TO REAR SUSPENSION AXLE HOUSING. MODELS 45C-LFW. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
SB-13-04-02 Apr 30, 2013
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
NABI: INFORMATION REGARDING CLARIFICATION FOR TORQUE OF TWO UPPER RADIUS RODS, CONNECTED TO REAR SUSPENSION AXLE HOUSING. MODELS 45C-LFW. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
L3-FSV-135 Feb 28, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
Technical Instruction to Adjust Ride Height.
L3-FSV-136 Feb 28, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
Technical Instruction to Replace Transmission Yoke Bolt.
L3-FSV-136 Feb 28, 2013
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Technical Instruction to Replace Transmission Yoke Bolt.
L3-FSV-138 Feb 28, 2013
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Technical Instruction to Conduct Coolant Pressure Leak Test.
L3-FSV-139 Feb 28, 2013
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Technical Instruction to Update 8100 Cooling System.
SB-13-04-01 Feb 28, 2013
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Air Spring Height Setting.
SB-13-04-01 Feb 28, 2013
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Air Spring Height Setting.
L3-FSV-131 Jan 31, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION TO INSPECT SEAT TRACK ATTACHMENT.
FSV-134 Jan 28, 2013
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
NABI: AS REQUIRED, ON TRANSMISSION, WORK INSTRUCTION FOR INTERIM INSPECTION AND REPAIR AND TIGHTENING OF LOOSE YOKE BOLT. MODELS 95000, 218000, 269000, 286000, 315000. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
L3-FSV-122 Oct 1, 2012
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Technical Instruction to Repair Door Mechanism Mounting Bracket Attachment
L3-FSV-122 Oct 1, 2012
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Technical Instruction to Repair Door Mechanism Mounting Bracket Attachment
SB-L3-FSV-122 Sep 6, 2012
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES INC (NABI): STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION ARE DOORS MECHANISM MOUNTING BRACKET, WITH POSSIBLE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS OF MISALIGNMENT OF DOORS AND/OR IMPROPER SURFACE PREPARATION OR ADHESIVE APPLICATION, ATTACHMENT

NABI 45CLFW — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the NABI 45CLFW across all model years (1998–2013).

35 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

NABI 45CLFW — Year by Year

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2010 (current) 2 0
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