NABI 31LFW 2013: WHEELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V597000

Make Model Year
NABI 31LFW 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-29 2013-11-29 2013-12-03

Production Dates: 2013-02-09 - 2013-02-10

Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20137

Component: WHEELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 157

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Remedy

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.