| Make : NABI | Model : ARTIC | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20001018 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V363000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20001030 | Date Received by ODI: 20001106 | Date Added to Database: 20001106 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 70 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 60' ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES COULD BECOME UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC DAMPENING SYSTEM IN THE ARTICULATED JOINT MALFUNCTION. |
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Consequence:
THE TRAILER COULD START TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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