Recall 10V011000: North american bus industries, inc.

Report received

Jan 14, 2010

Manufacturer

North american bus industries, inc.

Potentially affected

226vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2009 416 standard model floor city transit buses manufactured between october 30, 2008, and december 18, 2009. The mounting plate that holds the steering gear assembly may not have been sufficiently welded.

Possible consequence

An insufficient weld could lead to a separation or partial separation of the plate and cause the driver to loose proper steering control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Nabi will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on january 26, 2010. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-831-4296 ext. 1308.