2003–2005 NABI 40LFW, 2003–2005 NABI 60LFW Recall: ON CERTAIN 40' AND 60' TRANSIT BUSES, THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES…
NHTSA campaign 04V474000 · Steering · filed Oct 1, 2004 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The 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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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).
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 04V474000 (manufacturer number 20043). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.