2005 NABI 45CLFW recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2005 NABI 45CLFW. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jun 13, 2013Crash risk2013 NABI 40CLFW, 2003–2013 NABI 45CLFW — Service Brakes, Air
North American Bus Industries, Inc. (NABI) is recalling certain model year 2003-2013 45CLFW and 2013 40CLFW transit buses manufactured November 1, 2008, through June 7, 2013. The air brake pedal mounting may become loose during application of the brake pedal.
13V247000 · 515 units · North American Bus Industries, Inc.
- Jul 10, 2012Crash risk2003–2011 NABI 45CLFW — Steering
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES (NABI) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2011 45CLFW TRANSIT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2011. THE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A LOOSE CONNECTION IN THE JOINT BETWEEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND A TAPERED SPLINED SHAFT ON THE STEERING GEAR. THE SPLINES MAY WEAR OVER TIME RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
12V324000 · 339 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Jul 13, 2007Crash risk2003–2005 NABI 45CLFW — Parking Brake
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK CAUSING A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKES TO PARK THE VEHICLE AFTER THE OPERATOR PULLS THE DASH VALVE BUTTON.
07V298000 · 164 units · NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
- 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.