NHTSA Recall 04V474000: Power steering fluid (steering)
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 690 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Nabi 40LFW.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V474000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 20043 |
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › POWER STEERING FLUID |
| Report received | October 1, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 20, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain 40' and 60' transit buses, the hydraulic system that provides power to the radiator cooling fan and power steering system is subject to becoming unstable.
Safety risk
When this occurs, the driver will be subjected to hard turning of the steering wheel and loss of power assist in the steering system, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Nabi is conducting the owner notification and eaton corporation will perform the remedy for this campaign. Eaton will inspect and repair the hydraulic system. The recall began march 20, 2005. Owners should contact eaton at 952-967-7168 or nabi at 1-888-424-5844.
Notes
Nabi recall no. 20043.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 04V474000
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.