The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V129000·Announced 2015-03-04

NABI Recalls 2014 40LFW Buses Due to Improperly Torqued Tie Rod Nuts

NABI is recalling 63 model year 2014 40LFW city transit buses because improperly torqued tie rod nuts may cause loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.

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 (steering linkage) that can result in loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

NABI Bus, LLC is recalling certain model year 2014 40LFW city transit buses manufactured between September 12, 2014, and December 31, 2014. The recall affects 63 vehicles that have front axles with tie rod nuts that may be improperly torqued.

If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured. This defect can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

NABI will notify owners, and dealers will retorque the tie rod nuts free of charge. The recall began on March 20, 2015. Owners may contact NABI customer service at 1-256-241-1298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
NABI 40LFW
Brand
NABI
Manufacturer
NABI Bus, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Transit Bus
Hazard
Affected units
63

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)

  • 40LFW

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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