7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 2013-06-24
Description
North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40lfw and model year 2013 31lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, through may 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount sutrak electric hvac. The fuse holder inside the hvac may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
Consequence
Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the hvac system, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. Nabi's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2013-06-24
Description
North american bus industries, inc. (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 40lfw and model year 2013 31lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, through may 15, 2013 and equipped with a rear mount sutrak electric hvac. The fuse holder inside the hvac may allow voltage spikes, which may damage electrical components.
Consequence
Damage to electrical components may result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify the fleet owner of the affected buses and dealers will replace the cables and fuse holders for the hvac system, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. Nabi's recall number is 20135. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - WHEELS
Posted on: 2013-12-03
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2013 40lfw and 31lfw transit buses equipped with painted steel wheels. Due to excessive paint on the wheels, the wheel lug nuts may loosen during operation.
Consequence
If the lug nuts loosen during operation, the wheel could detach from the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nabi has notified the fleet owner of these buses and has replaced the affected painted steel wheels, free of charge. The recall began in august 2013. Customers may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. Nabi's number for this recall is 20137.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2014-03-27
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 40lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, through march 17, 2014, 2013 35lfw transit buses manufactured october 21, 2013, through january 14, 2014, and 2013 31lfw transit buses manufactured february 10, 2013, through october 19, 2013, and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel systems. In the subject vehicles, a bolt on the latch assembly that holds the cng top covers closed may come into contact with the cng fuel cylinder.
Consequence
Bolt contact with the cng cylinder may damage the cng fuel cylinder, potentially causing a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi bus, llc will notify owners, and dealers will eliminate the possible interference, free of charge. The recall began in may 2014. Owners may contact nabi bus at 1-256-831-4296. Nabi's number for this recall is 20142.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2014-08-26
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31lfw transit buses manufactured february 10, 2013, to march 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, to june 2, 2014, and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel systems manufactured by agility fuel systems. The tanks for the cng fuel system may be abraded by pressure relief devices (prds) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Consequence
Contact between the prd and the tank may result in a cng leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the prd. A permanent improvement is still under development by agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. Nabi's number for this recall is 20145.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 2014-08-26
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31lfw transit buses manufactured february 10, 2013, to march 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, to june 2, 2014, and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel systems manufactured by agility fuel systems. The tanks for the cng fuel system may be abraded by pressure relief devices (prds) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Consequence
Contact between the prd and the tank may result in a cng leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the prd. A permanent improvement is still under development by agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. Nabi's number for this recall is 20145.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Posted on: 2014-08-26
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 31lfw transit buses manufactured february 10, 2013, to march 10, 2014, and 2012-2014 40lfw transit buses manufactured october 5, 2012, to june 2, 2014, and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) fuel systems manufactured by agility fuel systems. The tanks for the cng fuel system may be abraded by pressure relief devices (prds) mounted adjacent to the tanks.
Consequence
Contact between the prd and the tank may result in a cng leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will install a temporary flexible cover over the prd. A permanent improvement is still under development by agility. Owners will receive a second notification when the permanent remedy becomes available. The recall is expected to begin in september 2014. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. Nabi's number for this recall is 20145.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.