Recalls for 2013 Nabi 35lfw

DEFECT #1 - 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.