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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V278📅 Jun 23, 2008

2002–2007 Blue Bird C4RE & 2002–2007 Blue Bird L4RE + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Nabi is recalling 239 my 2002-2007 blue bird C4RE and L4RE transit buses equipped with a 'PRX1' module. The PRX1 module is a device which transmits an electric signal to the instrument cluster, which is converted into an air system pressure reading on the dash mounted guage. On certain modules, tis reading is inaccurate causing the displayed pressure to be outside the tolerance of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, 'air brake systems.'

💥 The risk

If the air brake system develops a leak, the bvehicle operator may not be aware due to the inaccurate dash reading. If a leak occurs, the safety/'emergency brakes could set without adequate warning, applying the brakes partially, which could result in loss of vehicle control, possibly causing a crash.

🔧 The fix

Nabi will provide instructions to vehicle owners/end-users to add a specific wire to the module, correcting the problem. The recall began on august 5, 2008. Owners may contact nabi at

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V278000
Manufacturer recall #
2008-02
Manufacturer
NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC.
Vehicles affected
203
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 5, 2008
Built
Sep 29, 2005 – Apr 21, 2007
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Nabi recall no. 2008-02.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V278 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V278?

2002–2007 Blue Bird C4RE & 2002–2007 Blue Bird L4RE + 1 more. 203 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Blue Bird dealer to book the free repair.