- The problem
- On certain transit buses manufactured with detroit diesel series 50 engines, the electronic control module (ecm) will need to be reprogrammed to activate the exhaust temperature sensor.
- The risk
- Engine malfunction could possible lead to engine and vehicle damage and potential for a vehicle fire.
- The fix
- Nabi is working with detroit diesel to reprogram the engines. The recall began on march 16, 2007. Owners may contact nabi at 256-831-4296.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Nabi 40LFW Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2003 Nabi 40LFW have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in October 2005 for the exhaust system.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical 40LFW year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2003 Nabi 40LFW recalls 5
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, 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- Cetain eaton hydraulics motor manifold assemblies model mcd 7810, rev g, p/n 02-198616, part of motor manifold assembly 100at00002a produced between december 2002 and march 2004 and sold for use on north american bus industries (nabi) transit buses model 40lfw. The lack of an orifice in the proportional valve manifold assembly leads to pressure oscillations which may ultimately lead to a degradation of power-assisted steering.
- The risk
- Loss of power assist could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Nabi is doing the repairs for this campaign. Nabi will install an orifice free of charge. See recall 04v-474.
- The problem
- On certain transit buses, the thickness of the paint on the contact surface of the wheels exceeds the maximum thickness recommended.
- The risk
- The lug nuts could loosen and cause premature wheel failure, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will repair or replace the wheels. Owner notification beganmarch 5, 2004. Owners should contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
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Does the 2003 Nabi 40LFW have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2003 Nabi 40LFW: exhaust system (October 2005); hydraulic power assist system (March 2005); power steering fluid (October 2004); hydraulic power assist system (September 2004) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2003 Nabi 40LFW had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2003 Nabi 40LFW a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 32 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Nabi 40LFW 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 2003 Nabi 40LFW 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