1998 NABI 40LFW recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 1998 NABI 40LFW. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
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- Mar 9, 2005Crash risk1998–2005 NABI 35LFW, 1998–2005 NABI 40CLFW, 1998–2005 NABI 40LFW and 2 other models — Steering
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.
05V088000 · 4K units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 6, 2004Fire risk1998–1999 NABI 40LFW — Engine and Engine Cooling
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 50 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO ENTER THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
04V479000 · 210 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Oct 6, 2003Crash risk1998 NABI 40LFW — Vehicle Speed Control
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULES ON THE L10G ENGINES, THE ECM DOES NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO DETECT A THROTTLE FAIL-SAFE ENGINE SHUTDOWN COMMAND. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNANTICIPATED, UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION WITHOUT WARNING.
03V372000 · 80 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Dec 12, 2002Safety1998–2002 NABI 35LFW, 1998–2002 NABI 40LFW — Suspension
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.
02V332000 · 1K units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES