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Nabi Artic Recall 00V363: Suspension

NHTSA campaign 00V363, reported November 6, 2000, 70 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V363NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES
Component
SUSPENSION
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 60' ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. THESE BUSES COULD BECOME UNSTABLE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH SHOULD THE HYDRAULIC DAMPENING SYSTEM IN THE ARTICULATED JOINT MALFUNCTION.
Risk
THE TRAILER COULD START TO SWING FROM SIDE TO SIDE CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 30, 2000.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).

Affected vehicles

Nabi Artic2000