NABI Recalls 2012 31LFW Buses Due to Steering Column Weld Defect
NABI is recalling 39 model year 2012 31LFW city transit buses because the steering column support bracket may not be properly welded, potentially causing steering failure.
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 where the steering column may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.
Plain-English summary
NABI Bus, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW city transit buses manufactured between April 27, 2012, and December 16, 2012. The recall involves 39 vehicles.
In the affected vehicles, the steering column support bracket may not be properly welded to the dash assembly. If the bracket detaches, the steering column may become loose, causing the steering to become inoperable and increasing the risk of a crash.
NABI will notify owners and reweld or replace the steering column support bracket free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-831-4296 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- NABI 31LFW
- Brand
- NABI
- Manufacturer
- NABI Bus, LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — City Transit Bus
- Affected units
- 39
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)
- 31LFW
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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