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.
Contacts
Nabi recall no. 20041. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Nabi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 04V102000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.