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2003 Nabi 45CLFW Recalls, Complaints & Specs

5 safety recalls list the 2003 Nabi 45CLFW. Check your own VIN below.

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5 safety recalls for the 2003 Nabi 45CLFW

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Service brakes, air

    NHTSA 13V247000 Reported 515 vehicles potentially affected North American Bus Industries, Inc.

    North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.

    Remedy: NABI will notify owners and inspect and repair the buses, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2013. Owners may contact NABI at 1-256-241-1298. NABI's recall number is 20134.

  2. Shaft pitman (steering)

    NHTSA 12V324000 Reported 339 vehicles potentially affected NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.

    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…

    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.

  3. Check valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 08V437000 Reported 164 vehicles potentially affected NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.

    North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling 164 my 2003-2004 45clfw composite bodied transit buses. After prolonged use of the parker check valve, the valve body retainer may become excessively worn, and eventually break apart.

    Remedy: Nabi is working with bendix to replace the parker check valves (please see 07e038). Owners may contact bendix at 1-440-329-9000 or nabi at 1-888-391-1777.

  4. Parking brake

    NHTSA 07V298000 Reported 164 vehicles potentially affected NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain transit buses equipped with bendix sr-7 spring brake modulating valves, the internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button.

    Remedy: Bendix, in conjunction with nabi, is handling the remedy for this campaign (please see 07e-037). Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected sr-7 spring brake modulating valve free of charge. The…

  5. Hydraulic power assist system (steering)

    NHTSA 05V088000 Reported 3,680 vehicles potentially affected NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.

    On certain transit buses, the front axle stops and the power steering gear hydraulic limit valves were found to be out of adjustment. The drag link may experience permanent deformation due to the steering load.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links with a stronger drag link. Dealers will also inspect the steering gear hydraulic limit valve settings. The recall began on may 16, 2005. Owners may contact nabi at…

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2003 Nabi 45CLFW. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Nabi 45CLFW model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Nabi 45CLFW model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1998 Nabi 45CLFW10
1999 Nabi 45CLFW10
2000 Nabi 45CLFW10
2001 Nabi 45CLFW10
2002 Nabi 45CLFW10
2003 Nabi 45CLFW50
2004 Nabi 45CLFW50
2005 Nabi 45CLFW40
2006 Nabi 45CLFW20
2007 Nabi 45CLFW20
2008 Nabi 45CLFW30
2009 Nabi 45CLFW30
2010 Nabi 45CLFW20
2011 Nabi 45CLFW20
2012 Nabi 45CLFW10
2013 Nabi 45CLFW10

Checking a specific 2003 Nabi 45CLFW

How do I know if my 2003 Nabi 45CLFW has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 5 campaigns currently list the 2003 Nabi 45CLFW; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Nabi dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V088000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Nabi models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.