| Make : NABI | Model : ARTIC | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19890101 - 19980531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V027002 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990515 | Date Received by ODI: 19990812 | Date Added to Database: 19990830 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99002 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 217 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED BUS. THESE BUSES MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC DAMPENING SYSTEM IN THE ARTICULATED JOINT LOOSE PRESSURE. |
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Consequence:
THE REAR BUS COULD START TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE BUSES. THE MODIFICATIONS INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL INTERLOCK SYSTEM THAT WILL GRADUALLY BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP UTILIZING THE THIRD AXLE BRAKES. |
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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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