1998 Nabi 45clfw problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 1998 Nabi 45clfw — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

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NCAP overall

How does 1998 compare to other 45clfw years?

45clfw NHTSA complaints by model year, 1998 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 1998 Nabi 45clfw have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V088000SteeringMarch 9, 2005 · 3,680 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

1998 Nabi 45clfw — common questions

Is the 1998 Nabi 45clfw reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 1998 Nabi 45clfw have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 1998 Nabi 45clfw. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 1998 compare to other 45clfw years?

Does the 1998 Nabi 45clfw have recalls?

1998 Nabi 45clfw — common questions

Is the 1998 Nabi 45clfw reliable?

Does the 1998 Nabi 45clfw have recalls?

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