Vehicle recall 12V118000 · March 22, 2012
2011-2012 Nabi 416
The vehicles have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and the steering drag link.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 416 transit buses manufactured from August 29, 2011, through February 19, 2012. The vehicles have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and the steering drag link. The joint may separate over time resulting in loss of steering control.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Nabi will inspect and repair vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began during March 2012. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
- Notes
- Nabi's recall campaign number is 20121. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 22, 2012
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20121
- Owner notification
- March 22, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 137
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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