NABI 31LFW 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V254000

Make Model Year
NABI 31LFW 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-19 2013-06-20 2013-06-24

Production Dates: 2012-10-05 - 2013-05-15

Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20135

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.