NABI 31LFW 2013: WHEELS

Make : NABI Model : 31LFW Year : 2013
Build Dates : 2013-02-09 - 2013-02-10
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V597000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-11-29 Date Received by ODI: 2013-11-29 Date Added to Database: 2013-12-03
Manufacturers Involved: NABI Bus, LLC
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 20137
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 157
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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.