8 recalls found. |
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.
DEFECT #2 - 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 #3 - 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 #4 - 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.
DEFECT #5 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-01-26
Description
New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2016. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
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 - SEATS
Posted on: 2016-01-26
Description
New flyer industries, ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2015 new flyer md30, 2012 c35lfr, 2010-2011 d35lfr, nabi 35lfw, 2011 d40lfr, 2010-2012 d60lfr and nabi 31lfw, 2010 c40lf, de35lf, d40lf, de40lfa, de60lfa, ge35lfr and ge40lf, 2009 de60lf and ge40lfr, 2010-2013 c40lfr, de60lfr, nabi 416 and nabi 60brt, 2010-2015 xd35, xde40, nabi 40lfw and 42brt, 2011-2015 xd40 and xn40, 2013-2015 xd60, xde60 and xn35, 2010-2014 xde35, 2013 xe40, 2012-2015 xn60, equipped with certain recaro ergo-m commercial bus driver seats. The affected seats have j-brackets that may be missing welds which could allow the seat belt anchorage assembly to separate from the j-bracket.
Consequence
If the seatbelt anchorage assembly separates from the j-bracket, the bus driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action
New flyer will notify owners instructing them to inspect their seats for missing welds. Recaro will supply replacement anchorage brackets and cover the labor to replace them if any welds are missing, free of charge. The recall began on february 4, 2016. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-6706, or recaro customer service at 1-800-873-2276. New flyer's number for this recall is r16-001.
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 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2015-03-04
Description
Nabi bus, llc (nabi) is recalling certain model year 2014 40lfw city transit buses manufactured september 12, 2014, to december 31, 2014. The affected buses have front axles whose tie rod nuts may be improperly torqued.
Consequence
If the tie rod nuts are not properly torqued, the tie rod may not be adequately secured, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Nabi will notify owners, and dealers will be retorque the tie rod nuts, free of charge. The recall began on march 20, 2015. Owners may contact nabi customer service at 1-256-241-1298. Nabi's number for this recall is 20151.
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 #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
Posted on: 2015-08-04
Description
New flyer industries ltd. (new flyer) is recalling certain model year 2014 nabi 42brt transit buses manufactured from december 19, 2014, through june 6, 2015, and 2014-2015 nabi 40lfw transit buses manufactured from september 11, 2014, through june 3, 2015. The affected buses are powered with compressed natural gas (cng) and are equipped with pressure relief devices (prd) that may not function as designed, failing to vent a buildup of pressure, such as could occur if the cng tank was exposed to fire.
Consequence
If the prd does not activate in the event of a build up of pressure, the cng tank may explode, increasing the risk of fire and injury.
Corrective Action
New flyer has notified owners, and agility, supplier of the cng system, will replace the prds, free of charge. The recall began on august 17, 2015. Owners may contact new flyer customer service at 1-204-224-1251. New flyer's number for this recall is r15-012.
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.