NHTSA Recall 02V332000: Suspension: rear
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,474 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 35LFW.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V332000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20022 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | December 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | January 13, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain transit buses equipped with diesel or liquid natural gas (lng) fuel systems only, in the area of the rear axle lower radius rod attachment to the suspension support (or "c" frame), a welding problem exists.
Safety risk
If a crack were to develop and propagate around the circumference of the bushing, the radius rod attachment could become loose and allow movement between the lower radius rod and the rear axle. Should this happen, the rear axle position could shift during acceleration, deceleration, or in turns, and could affect the handling of the vehicle.
Remedy
Owners are being requested to inspect their buses for cracks and to remove the buses from service that have cracks exceeding specific criteria. Nabi will arrange to repair all the vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin on december 31, 2002. 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 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V332000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Nabi 35LFW | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Nabi 40LFW | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.