The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V324000·Announced 2012-07-10

NABI Recalls 2003-2011 45CLFW Buses for Steering Gear Defect

North American Bus Industries is recalling 339 transit buses due to a loose steering connection that could cause loss of control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the steering system that can result in loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

North American Bus Industries (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2011 45CLFW transit buses manufactured between July 1, 2003, and December 1, 2011. The recall involves 339 vehicles.

The defect involves a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and a tapered splined shaft on the steering gear. Over time, the splines may wear, which can result in a loss of steering control. This loss of control could lead to a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NABI will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on August 7, 2012. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-831-4296 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NABI 45CLFW
Brand
NABI
Manufacturer
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
339

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • 45CLFW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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