3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Posted on: 2010-12-21
Description
Nabi is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 lfw, clfw, and brt transit buses manufactured from december 1, 2006, through april 30, 2010, and equipped with certain eaton hydraulic fan driver control manifolds which may develop a hydraulic leak of power steering fluid.
Consequence
A leak of power steering fluid can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. Also, a leak of this fluid could cause an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall is expected begin during january 2011. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-831-4296.
Notes
Nabi safety recall no. 20101.owners may also 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 .
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2013-10-21
Description
North american bus industries (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2000-2011 lfw, clfw, brt, 2007-2009 blue bird l4re, and 2000-2009 optima opus transit buses equipped with sure power battery equalizers containing a particular epoxy sealing, aka 'potting', compound. The specific potting compound used in the subject products for insulation was found to be capable of conducting electricity after being exposed to heat.
Consequence
Once electrically conductive, the material is capable of melting and burning, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on january 27, 2014. Owners may contact nabi at 1-256-831-4296. Nabi's recall number is 20136.
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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 2015-05-19
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 lfw and brt transit buses and 2007-2013 clfw transit buses. Excessive engine crankcase pressures may cause the the 90-degree elbow of the vent tube assembly to detach from the crankcase ventilation breather, possibly allowing engine oil to come into contact with hot surfaces.
Consequence
If engine oil comes into contact with a hot surface, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Cummins will work with nabi to notify owners, and dealers will secure the ends of the 90-degree elbow. In addition, the electronic control module (ecm) will be reprogrammed with software that can adjust the engine output under misfire conditions to limit crankcase pressures. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on june 12, 2015. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. Nabi's number for this recall is 20152.
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.