NHTSA Recall 14V296000
Filed by NABI Bus, LLC. Component: Steering. Reported 2014-06-04. An estimated 39 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
NABI Bus, LLC (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2012 31LFW city transit buses manufactured April 27, 2012, through December 16, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the steering column support bracket may not be properly welded to the dash assembly.
Risk
If the steering column support bracket detaches, the steering column may become loose, causing the steering to become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
NABI will notify owners will 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. NABI's number for this recall is 20143.
Manufacturer campaign number: 20143
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.