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2011 NABI 45CLFW

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 11 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 — 2011 NABI 45CLFW

11 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR2
162310 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS1
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION1
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
022520 SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY1
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT1
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY1
160000 STRUCTURE1
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.
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
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
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
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
WI-L3-FSV-134 Jan 28, 2013
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NABI: ON CERTAIN BUSES, INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING, AS REQUIRED, OF LOOSE TRANSMISSION YOKE BOLT. MODEL 45CLW (95000, 218000, 269000, 286000, 315000). NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE
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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2011 (current) 2 0
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2009 3 0 View
2008 3 0 View
2007 2 0 View
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2005 4 0 View
2004 5 0 View
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Other NABI Models

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40SF 0 0 View
416 0 0 View
42BRT 0 0 View
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