Vehicle recall 99V027002 · August 12, 1999
1989-1998 Nabi Artic
Vehicle description: articulated bus.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The rear bus could start to swing from side to side causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification began may 15, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V027002
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 12, 1999
- Filed by
- NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99002
- Owner notification
- May 15, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 217
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
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