NHTSA Recall 08V278000: Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 203 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird C4RE.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V278000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 2008-02 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL |
| Report received | June 23, 2008 |
| Owner notification | August 5, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird c4re and l4re transit buses equipped with a 'prx1' module. The prx1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. On certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'
Safety risk
If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. If a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.
Remedy
Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. The recall began on august 5, 2008. Owners may contact nabi at
Notes
Nabi recall no. 2008-02.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V278000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird C4RE | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Blue Bird L4RE | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Blue Bird M4RE | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.