Recall 10V011 affects 226 2009 Nabi 416 transit buses for an insufficient steering gear mounting plate weld. Repair is free at any franchised Nabi dealer.
Nabi is recalling 226 2009 416 city transit buses under recall 10V011 because the mounting plate for the steering gear assembly was not sufficiently welded. An insufficient weld can let the plate separate and take away proper steering control, which increases the risk of a crash; the Nabi dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The steering gear assembly on the 2009 Nabi 416 is the hardware that turns steering-wheel input into movement at the wheels. It has to stay fixed to the bus frame so the steering linkage moves in the intended direction. A mounting plate holds that steering gear in position and takes the load every time the driver turns.
On affected buses, the mounting plate was not welded sufficiently. A weak weld lets the plate flex, loosen, or pull away under normal steering loads. Once the gear is no longer held firmly, the driver has less precise steering control and the bus can become harder to steer.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not rely on noise, looseness, or a dashboard light to identify this defect before the steering gear mount fails.
Who's affected?
| 2009 Nabi 416 | steering system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 226 |
Not every 2009 Nabi 416 bus is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific bus is included.
What's the safety risk?
An insufficient weld can let the plate separate or partially separate, which can cause the driver to lose proper steering control and increase the risk of a crash. If the steering feels wrong, stop using the vehicle and call the dealer for guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Nabi dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009 Nabi 416 is included in this recall.
- Contact Nabi customer service at 1-256-831-4296 to confirm repair timing for the steering gear mounting plate weld.
- Reference recall number 10V011 when you call, and ask where Nabi wants the bus inspected or repaired.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, plus any service records related to steering work.
- Limit operation until Nabi confirms the repair is complete; loss of steering control is the safety concern.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Nabi technician addresses the steering gear assembly mounting plate on the 2009 416 transit bus. The recall repair is tied to a mounting plate that was not sufficiently welded, so the service visit focuses on correcting that steering gear assembly support. Nabi began the free recall repair on January 26, 2010, and parts and labor are covered under the campaign.
Timeline
| January 14, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 26, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V011?
Recall 10V011 covers 226 2009 Nabi 416 city transit buses with a steering gear mounting plate that was not welded enough to hold the steering gear assembly securely. If the plate separates, the driver can lose proper steering control, increasing crash risk. Nabi repairs the vehicles free of charge.
What should I do if my 2009 Nabi 416 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific bus is included in recall 10V011. If it is, contact a franchised Nabi service location or Nabi customer service at 1-256-831-4296 to arrange the steering gear mounting plate repair. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Nabi's remedy states that owners are notified and the vehicles are repaired free of charge. Reference recall 10V011 when you contact the service desk.
What is the safety risk in recall 10V011?
The safety risk is loss of proper steering control. Recall 10V011 involves an insufficient weld on the steering gear mounting plate. If that plate separates or partly separates, the driver can lose proper steering control of the bus, increasing crash risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V011000 |
|---|---|
| Nabi customer service | 1-256-831-4296 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V011 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V011000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 4, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →