Vehicle recall 12V324000 · July 10, 2012
2003-2011 Nabi 45CLFW
The vehicles may have a loose connection in the joint between the steering pitman arm and a tapered splined shaft on the steering gear.
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 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.
- Consequence
- A loss of steering control could result in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Nabi's recall campaign number is 20123. 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
- 12V324000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 10, 2012
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20123
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 339
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
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