2003 Nabi 45clfw problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Air 2013-06-13 · campaign 13V247000 · 515 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Steering:gear Box:shaft Pitman 2012-07-10 · campaign 12V324000 · 339 vehicles
Defect: 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 SPLINES MAY WEAR OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Risk: A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2015-04-30 · SB-15-02-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - rear lower radius rod maintenance
Structure 2015-02-28 · L3-FSV-135_C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instruction to adjust ride height.
Suspension:rear 2015-02-02 · L3-FSV-135 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nabi: information provided regarding inspection of height for air bag ride and any required adjustment to maintain ride height. *pe
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2014-02-28 · L3-FSV-245 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instruction to install surge tank mount.
Power Train:axle Assembly 2013-06-30 · L3-FSV-054_B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical instruction to inspect front radius rod brackets.
Suspension 2013-04-30 · SB-13-04-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - upper radius rod torque to axle housing
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.