- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- During long term operation involving repeated flexing of the drag link, it may eventually crack and break. The driver will no longer have steering control of the vehicle and a crash could occur causing injury or death.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and replace the drag links with a stronger drag link. Dealers will also inspect the steering gear hydraulic limit valve settings. The recall began on may 16, 2005. Owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Nabi 35LFW Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Nabi 35LFW with NHTSA, most often about the equipment & accessories (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 2005 for the hydraulic power assist system. For comparison, the 2001 has 0 and the 2003 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 35LFW year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Nabi 35LFW problems
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2002 Nabi 35LFW recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If a crack were to develop and propagate around the circumference of the bushing, the radius rod attachment could become loose and allow movement between the lower radius rod and the rear axle. Should this happen, the rear axle position could shift during acceleration, deceleration, or in turns, and could affect the handling of the vehicle.
- The fix
- Owners are being requested to inspect their buses for cracks and to remove the buses from service that have cracks exceeding specific criteria. Nabi will arrange to repair all the vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin on december 31, 2002. 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 1-888-424-5844, extension 7900.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2002 Nabi 35LFW
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nabi 35lfw. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07e013000 (equipment). He has attempted to schedule a repair appointment numerous times since april. The manufacturer continued to make excuses about not being able to perform the recall repair. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 40,000. Updated 03/06/08. *Lj
Nabi 35LFW: every year compared
All 35LFW yearsQuestions about the 2002 Nabi 35LFW
Does the 2002 Nabi 35LFW have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Nabi 35LFW: hydraulic power assist system (March 2005); rear (December 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Nabi 35LFW?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Nabi 35LFW had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 29, 2007 and the latest on November 29, 2007. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Nabi 35LFW a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 22 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Nabi 35LFW year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Nabi 35LFW has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data